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Diwali 2025 Shubh Muhurat: Deepawali, the festival of lights, is celebrated every year on Amavasya Tithi of Kartik month. However, due to the Amavasya Tithi staying for two days in the year 2025 too, this time there has been confusion in the minds of people about the exact date of Diwali. Some astrology is considering Lakshmi Pujan as superior on 20 October in the Nishit period, some on 21 October. In such a situation, different almanacs and calendars are telling the Muhurta of Lakshmi Pujan on October 20, and on October 21. After all, worshiping Maa Lakshmi will be scriptural on which day? Let’s know about the exact date and auspicious time of Diwali and Lakshmi Pujan, solving this confusion.
Two days Amavasya, so made confusion?
According to the Panchang, this year, the Kartik Amavasya Tithi will begin on 20 October 2025, at 3.44 pm on Monday and it will conclude the next day at 21 October 2025, Tuesday at 54 minutes on Tuesday, 54 minutes. This confusion remains this time due to the Amavasya Tithi remaining for two days.
What do scriptures say? The correct date of Lakshmi Pujan
In the scriptures Diwali The presence of Amavasya in Pradosh Kaal and Nishita Kaal has been considered decisive for the worship of.
Amavasya on 20 October: On October 20, Amavasya will start from 3:44 pm and will remain all night. That is, on this day, the Amavasya Tithi will be fully resided in both Pradosh Kaal (after sunset) and Nishita Kaal (midnight).
Amavasya on 21 October: On October 21, Amavasya will be at sunrise, but it will end before Pradosh period.
According to religious beliefs and most astrologers, when Amavasya Tithi is in both Pradosh Kaal and Nishita Kaal, it is best to celebrate the main festival of Deepawali on the same day. Therefore, worship of Mahalakshmi, Kubera Puja and Diwali It would be appropriate to celebrate the main festival of October 20, Monday.
Diwali 2025: Auspicious time of Lakshmi Pujan
On October 20, Monday, many auspicious times are being made for Lakshmi Pujan, in which worship will be very fruitful,
Lakshmi Puja Muhurta (Pradosh Kaal) From 07:08 pm to 08:18 pm, this Muhurta is in the coincidence of Pradosh Kaal and Stable Ascendant (Taurus period), which is considered to be the best for receiving the grace of Maa Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
Pradosh Kaal: This time is very important for worshiping Diwali from 05:46 pm to 08:18 pm.
Taurus period: Due to the stable lagna from 07:08 pm to 09:03 pm, Maa Lakshmi resides in the house at this time.
Nishita Kaal (midnight worship) From 11:41 pm to 12:31 am on October 21, this Muhurta is special for tantric, seeker and distinguished poojas.
October 21: Amavasya of bathing
Since Amavasya Tithi will also be present at sunrise on 21 October, there will be a special law of bathing and offering ancestors on this day. This day is auspicious for religious works and charity.
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