Celebrate the Festival of Lights: Lakshmi Puja timings, a 5-day Deepavali calendar, simple at-home puja steps, and converted New York timings for 2025.
Main Diwali (Lakshmi Puja): Mon, Oct 20, 2025
Tithi: Amavasya
Lakshmi Puja (India): 07:10 PM – 08:22 PM IST
1. Diwali 2025 — Date & Key Times (India)
Main Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) day: Monday, October 20, 2025.
- Tithi (Amavasya): Begins Oct 20, 2025 — 12:30 PM IST, ends Oct 21, 2025 — 02:10 PM IST.
- Pradosh Kaal: 06:00 PM – 08:30 PM IST (ideal window for Lakshmi Puja).
- Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 07:10 PM – 08:22 PM IST.
- Nishita Kaal (Late Night): 11:47 PM (Oct 20) – 12:39 AM (Oct 21) IST.
Tip: If you follow traditional muhurat practice, perform Lakshmi Puja during Pradosh Kaal while Amavasya is prevailing.
2. Deepavali Puja Calendar — 5 Days (2025)
| Day | Festival | Date (2025) | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Dhanteras | Oct 18, 2025 | Worship Lakshmi & Kubera; buying gold/silver or new utensils is auspicious. |
| Day 2 | Choti Diwali / Naraka Chaturdashi | Oct 19, 2025 | Purification, light diyas, clean & decorate the home. |
| Day 3 | Main Diwali / Lakshmi Puja | Oct 20, 2025 | Key Lakshmi & Ganesha worship, aarti, diyas & family prayers. |
| Day 4 | Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Oct 21, 2025 | Offerings to Lord Krishna; gratitude for protection and harvest. |
| Day 5 | Bhai Dooj | Oct 22, 2025 | Celebrating the bond between siblings. |
3. Diwali Puja Time — New York City (Converted)
Main Diwali date remains Monday, Oct 20, 2025. Because of timezone differences, the traditional muhurat converts to morning hours in New York (EDT).
- Amavasya Tithi (ET approx): Begins ~ 03:00 AM ET on Oct 20 and ends ~ 05:00 AM ET on Oct 21.
- Converted Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (ET): 09:40 AM – 10:52 AM ET (Oct 20, 2025).
Note: Many New York temples and community groups hold evening public pujas for convenience; if you prefer the auspicious muhurat, use the converted morning window above.
4. Tithi, Nakshatra & Best Practice
Tithi: Amavasya — the most auspicious day for Lakshmi Puja.
Nakshatra: Swati (until afternoon) then Vishakha.
Best times: During Pradosh Kaal (evening) for Lakshmi Puja; light diyas at or after sunset.
5. How to Perform a Simple Diwali (Lakshmi) Puja at Home
- Clean and purify your home and altar area thoroughly.
- Decorate with flowers, rangoli, and diyas; make the entrance bright and welcoming.
- Place clean images or idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on a clean cloth or small altar.
- Offer flowers, incense, sweets, fruits, and coins; place a small lamp (diya) for aarti.
- Chant simple mantras, e.g., “Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah.” Repeat mantras with devotion.
- Perform aarti (rotate the diya) and ring a bell; conclude with distributing prasad.
- Light diyas in corners and near the main entrance — symbolically invite prosperity and remove negative energy.
Keep it sincere and simple — devotion matters more than ritual complexity.
6. Diwali Celebrations — India & USA
In India: homes, streets and temples glow with diyas and fireworks; families gather for feasts and prayers.
In the USA (notably New York): cultural shows, temple pujas and community Diwali events (Ganesh Temple, Queens; Hindu Temple Society of North America etc.) make the festival public and vibrant.
FAQs — Diwali 2025
Q1. When is Diwali in 2025?
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) is on Monday, October 20, 2025. The Amavasya tithi continues into Oct 21 in India.
Q2. What is the Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (India)?
The auspicious Muhurat for Lakshmi Puja in India is 07:10 PM – 08:22 PM IST on Oct 20, 2025.
Q3. What are Diwali timings for New York?
The converted Lakshmi Puja Muhurat for New York (EDT) is approximately 09:40 AM – 10:52 AM ET on Oct 20, 2025. Many community pujas in NY are organized later in the evening for convenience.
Q4. How many days is Diwali celebrated?
Diwali is typically observed as a five-day festival: Dhanteras → Choti Diwali → Lakshmi Puja (Main) → Govardhan Puja → Bhai Dooj.
Q5. How to perform Diwali puja at home?
Clean the house, decorate with diyas and rangoli, place idols of Lakshmi & Ganesha, offer flowers/sweets, chant mantras, perform aarti, and distribute prasad.
May Diwali 2025 bring light, peace, and abundance to your home. If you want, I can convert these times to another city/timezone or create a printable one-page puja checklist.
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