when is diwali
When is Diwali 20 or 21: The five-day festival of Diwali starts with Dhanteras and ends on Bhai Dooj. It symbolizes the victory of evil over good, which is celebrated with great pomp across the country. This time the festival of Diwali is going to be not for 5 but for 6 days and the reason for this is Amavasya Tithi. There is confusion regarding when to celebrate Diwali this time. Let us tell you what is the exact date of Diwali.
When is Diwali 2025? (Diwali kb ha 2025)
According to the Panchang, Kartik Amavasya will start on October 20 at 3:44 pm. This Amavasya will last till 5.54 minutes in the evening on 21st October and after that Pratipada will take place. In such a situation, Diwali will be celebrated on 20th October. This time the festival of Diwali is for six days. Kartik Amavasya will last longer, due to which this time Diwali is a six-day festival.
five day Diwali festival
- Dhanteras on 18th October
- Chhoti Diwali on 19th October
- Big Diwali on 20th October
- Govardhan Puja on 22 October
- Bhaidooj on 23rd October
Lakshmi puja is on 20th October (when is Lakshmi puja)
Mahalakshmi is worshiped only in Karti Amavasya. Diwali should be worshiped during Pradosh period on Kartik Amavasya. Kashi Vidvat Hindu Parishad has decided that Kartik Amavasya i.e. 20th October is Pradosh Kaal, hence it will be auspicious to celebrate Diwali on 20th October only. Diwali will be celebrated in Kashi, Mathura, Ayodhya on 20th October only.
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