Diwali 2025 is not just a one-day festival but a five-day festival of lights, but this year it will be for six days. Which includes Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. Every day has its own special significance and customs. Know how?
5 Days of Diwali Date: The five-day festival of lights, also called Diwali or Deepawali, includes Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali), Diwali (Lakshmi Puja), Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. This festival starts from Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month and continues till Dwitiya of Shukla Paksha. It is a symbol of light and prosperity, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Each day of this festival has its own special significance and rituals. According to the calendar, Diwali will be celebrated on Monday, October 20 in 2025.
When is the five-day festival of lights?
The five-day festival of lights starts from Dhanteras and ends on Bhai Dooj. This time this five-day festival will be celebrated for six days. This year Panch Deepotsav will start from October 18 and end on October 23, 2025. This means that Deepotsav will be celebrated not for five, but for six days.
This time Deepotsav will last for six days
The reason for extending the five-day Deepotsav to six days is the increase in Trayodashi date. This year, Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will fall on two days, making it a six-day festival. This year both Chhoti Diwali and Badi Diwali will be celebrated on the same day. Let us know which festivals will be celebrated on which date.
Which are the five days of Diwali?
- Dhanteras: The festival of Diwali begins with Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi. On this day Lord Dhanvantari, Kuber and Lakshmi are worshiped and people buy utensils, metals and jewellery.
- Narak Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali): The festival of Chhoti Diwali is celebrated on the next day of Dhanteras. On this day Lord Krishna killed the demon Narakasura, which is considered a symbol of the victory of good over evil.
- Diwali (Badi Diwali): The festival of Diwali is celebrated on the new moon day of Kartik month and on this day Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshiped by lighting lamps. This is the main day of Diwali.
- Govardhan Puja: This is the fourth day of the five-day festival of lights. This day is celebrated to commemorate the lifting of Govardhan Mountain, also known as Annakoot, by Lord Krishna.
- Bhai Dooj: The last day of the five-day festival, Bhai Dooj is dedicated to the brother-sister relationship, where brothers visit their sisters’ homes for a meal and sisters wish for the long life of their brothers.
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