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Diwali is just around the corner and yes there is festive excitement everywhere but there is also confusion regarding its date. Also known as Deepawali
or the festival of lights, the festival falls on the 15th day of the month of Kartik, which is also the darkest night of the year, says the Hindu lunar calendar. However, this year, due to a rare celestial alignment, there is some confusion regarding the date. People are confused if we are celebrating Diwali on October 20 or 21. This is because the Amavasya Tithi, which decides the main day of Diwali, falls over two days. So, it is unclear which day is the main celebration. But don't worry, we will tell you the correct Diwali date and the reason for the same.
Diwali 2025: Date And Shubh Muhurat
This year, the Amavasya Tithi of Kartik month will start at 3:44pm on October 20 and end at 5:54pm on October 21. Following this and most Panchang calculations, October 20 will be the day for Diwali And Lakshmi Puja.Lakshmi Puja Shubh Muhurat Time
- Lakshmi Puja on Monday, October 20, 2025
- Lakshmi Puja Muhurat - 07:08 PM to 08:18 PM
- Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes
- Pradosh Kaal - 05:46 PM to 08:18 PM
- Vrishabha Kaal - 07:08 PM to 09:03 PM
Sidhharrth S Kumaar, Chief Astrologer, NumroVani says, "Diwali is not only a festival, rather it is a moment of new beginning in every aspect of life. This year in 2025, Diwali becomes more significant and important with 4 planets in Libra, and 7 planets in just four signs from cancer to Libra."
"If there are no medical reasons, then one should definitely fast on Diwali. Fasting is like a step of purification and cleansing of body, mind and soul. Fasting acts a channel to unify the same, and align in right direction. This also paves the path to focus on spiritual realm of every aspects, and be mindful of universe," he adds further.
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