India is preparing to celebrate one of its most significant festivals-- Diwali-- on October 20, 2025. Known as the festival of lights, Diwali is observed with prayers, lighting diyas, decorating homes, and, most importantly, performing Lakshmi Puja in the evening hours. This sacred ritual is believed to bring prosperity and peace into homes, making the timing of the puja a matter of great importance. This year, with Amavasya aligning closely with the puja muhurat, October 20 has been confirmed as the most suitable day for Lakshmi Puja. Here's what you need to know.

Diwali 2025: Date and Amavasya Tithi According to the Hindu calendar, Diwali is celebrated every year on Kartik Amavasya, the new moon night that marks the end of the harvest season. In 2025, Kartik Amavasya begins on O

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