Diwali 2025 Festival Schedule: From Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj
Diwali Festival Calendar 2025: Key Dates
Diwali Festival Calendar 2025: Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj: The vibrant celebration of Diwali 2025 is just around the corner. This festival holds immense importance in Hindu culture and is regarded as the most significant occasion for Lakshmi Puja. Diwali is not merely a one-day event; it spans five days, collectively known as Panchdivadi Deepotsav. The festivities kick off with Dhanteras, followed by Choti Diwali, also referred to as Narak Chaturdashi. The main Diwali celebration, featuring Ganesh-Lakshmi Pujan, follows, and is succeeded by Govardhan Pujan, culminating in Bhai Dooj. This grand festival is eagerly anticipated by everyone, from children to the elderly. Let’s explore the Diwali Mahaparva 2025 calendar and the dates for each celebration...
Dhanteras 2025
The Diwali festivities commence with Dhanteras, which is celebrated annually on the thirteenth day of the waning moon in Kartika month. This year, it falls on Saturday, October 18th. On this auspicious occasion, devotees worship Lord Dhanvantari, the deity of Ayurveda, and Lord Kubera. Dhanteras commemorates the emergence of Dhanvantari from the ocean with the pot of nectar, symbolizing health and wealth. It is considered propitious to buy gold, silver, utensils, and new items on this day.
Chhoti Diwali/Narak Chaturdashi 2025
Chhoti Diwali, or Narak Chaturdashi, is observed on the second day of the Diwali celebrations, which this year will be on Sunday, October 19th. This festival is celebrated on the fourteenth day of the waning moon in Kartika month. On this day, worship is offered to Lord Krishna and Yamaraj. Homes are illuminated with lamps, particularly one dedicated to Yama, facing south. The name Naraka Chaturdashi is derived from Lord Krishna's victory over Narakasura on this day.
Ganesh-Lakshmi Pujan 2025
The Ganesh-Lakshmi Pujan is the highlight of the Diwali festival, taking place on the new moon day of Kartika month. This year, it will be celebrated on Monday, October 20th. Families light lamps and worship Ganesh and Lakshmi during the night of the new moon. Kubera is also honored on this day. The absence of the moon signifies darkness, and lighting lamps symbolizes the triumph of knowledge over ignorance. This day is the pinnacle of the Diwali festivities.
Govardhan Puja 2025
The fourth day of Diwali is dedicated to Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakoot. This festival is celebrated on the first day of the waxing moon in Kartika month, which falls on Wednesday, October 22nd this year. On this day, families create a representation of Govardhan Maharaj from cow dung and worship it together. This day commemorates Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan mountain to protect the people of Braj from Lord Indra's wrath.
Bhai Dooj 2025
The final day of Diwali is Bhai Dooj, which celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. This year, it will be observed on Thursday, October 23rd, the second day of the waxing moon in Kartika month. On this day, sisters apply a tilak on their brothers' foreheads, wishing them longevity, while brothers reciprocate with gifts of clothing or sweets. Bhai Dooj symbolizes love, affection, and the wish for a long life.
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