Celebrate Diwali 2025 With Joy: Know Puja Muhurat, Rituals & Global Festivities
Diwali 2025: When, How, and Where India Celebrates the Festival of Lights
Diwali 2025, also known as Deepavali, is being celebrated across India 🇮🇳 on October 20. This auspicious Hindu festival (शुभ पर्व) marks the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. It’s a time for families to gather, perform Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja, decorate their homes with diyas (दीये), and burst green firecrackers (हरित पटाखे).
This year, Diwali falls on Kartik Amavasya (कार्तिक अमावस्या) which begins on the evening of October 20 and ends on October 21.
Let’s dive into the Puja Muhurat (पूजन मुहूर्त), safety guidelines, and some regional updates to help you plan a memorable and safe Diwali.
Important Diwali 2025 Puja Muhurat Timings (With High Volume Keywords)
According to Hindu tradition, Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja (लक्ष्मी गणेश पूजन) is the most important ritual of the evening. Performing it at the right time brings wealth (धन), prosperity, and good luck.
🕗 Shubh Muhurat (Auspicious Timing):
| Ritual | Time Slot |
|---|---|
| Sandhya Muhurat | 7:08 PM – 8:18 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 5:46 PM – 8:18 PM |
| Vrishabha Kaal | 7:08 PM – 9:03 PM |
| Nishita Kaal (Midnight Puja) | 11:41 PM – 12:31 AM (Oct 21) |
🌟 You may perform Lakshmi Puja during any of these timeframes, based on your convenience.
How to Perform Diwali Puja at Home – Rituals & Tips
Here’s a step-by-step puja vidhi (पूजन विधि) to follow:
- Clean the entire house, especially the puja room.
- Sprinkle Ganga Jal (गंगाजल) to purify the space.
- Place a red cloth on the chowki (worship area).
- Set new idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
- Ensure Ganesh Ji is on Lakshmi Ji’s right side.
- Place a Kalash (pot) on rice or wheat.
- Light 26 small ghee lamps and 6 four-faced diyas.
- Offer sweets, dry fruits, roli, rice grains, incense sticks, and chant mantras.
🌿 Wear clean white or traditional clothes during the rituals.
Firecracker Rules in Delhi-NCR & Other Regions
This year, the Supreme Court has allowed bursting only green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR under strict guidelines.
🎇 Important Safety Note:
Delhi has already implemented GRAP Stage 2 due to rising pollution. If air quality worsens, Stage 3 restrictions may follow.
Learn more about Delhi’s GRAP pollution action plan:
👉 Delhi Pollution Control GRAP Details
Where Else Is Diwali Celebrated Worldwide?
Diwali is not limited to India. It’s celebrated with joy in:
- Nepal (as Tihar Festival)
- Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Fiji
- Singapore, Malaysia, Trinidad & Tobago
- Large Indian communities in USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand
The message of light, prosperity (समृद्धि), and victory resonates across cultures and countries.
Regional Updates: Diwali Celebrations in Himachal Pradesh
In Shimla, all HRTC buses will stop operating after 5 PM on October 20 to ease congestion during Lakshmi Puja. Even private buses will stop after 7 PM.
This ensures safety and allows bus drivers and conductors to celebrate the festival with family.
Owl Protection During Diwali: Forest Department Alert
In parts of Uttarakhand (especially in Corbett Tiger Reserve, Ramnagar, and Terai West Forests), authorities have heightened patrolling to protect owls (उल्लू).
Due to superstitions, owls are illegally used in rituals during Diwali, despite being protected under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (Schedule I).
🔒 Punishment for harming owls: Up to 3 years in prison.
Diwali Train Travel: Special Trains Still Empty!
Despite Indian Railways running special trains during Diwali, many passengers still prefer regular trains. Interestingly, special trains are going half-empty, especially those toward the North-East, while regular ones are fully booked for a month!
🎫 Tip: If you’re heading to hometowns, check for special trains availability!
Puja Safety Precautions You Must Follow
✔️ Wear clean clothes, preferably white or traditional Indian attire.
✔️ Avoid silk or synthetic while lighting diyas.
✔️ Use eco-friendly decorations & firecrackers.
✔️ Keep fire extinguishers or water nearby.
✔️ Ensure children are supervised during firework displays.
Diwali 2025 Wishes to Share with Loved Ones
Spread light and love with these warm Diwali wishes (दीपावली शुभकामनाएं):
“May Lakshmi’s blessings fill your home with wealth and joy. Happy Diwali 2025!”
“Light a lamp of hope, burst a firecracker of joy, and celebrate Diwali with a smile!”
“This Diwali, may darkness vanish and light shine forever in your life.”
Send these via WhatsApp, SMS, or social media to brighten someone’s day!
