Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most celebrated and loved festivals in India. Homes glow with diyas, candles, and decorations — spreading joy and warmth everywhere.
Diwali 2025 marks the beginning of a new season of happiness, prosperity, and fresh starts. It’s the time when families reunite, hearts connect, and prayers fill the air. Symbolically, Diwali celebrates light over darkness, truth over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
During this period, people perform Lakshmi Puja, decorate their homes beautifully, and welcome the divine energy of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
According to True Vastu, aligning your home according to Vastu for Home principles during Diwali helps invite peace, harmony, and abundance.
🗓️ When is Diwali 2025?
As per the Hindu calendar, Diwali is celebrated on the Amavasya (new moon) of the Kartik month. The main day of the celebration is when Lakshmi Puja is performed.
- Amavasya Tithi Begins: October 20, 2025 – 12:11 AM
- Amavasya Tithi Ends: October 21, 2025 – 10:43 AM
- Main Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 07:09 PM – 08:16 PM
- Alternate Muhurat: 05:42 PM – 09:05 PM
If you miss the main muhurat, you can still perform the puja within the alternate time for divine blessings.
📅 5 Days of Diwali 2025 Celebrations
The Diwali festival is celebrated over five auspicious days, each filled with stories, meaning, and joy.
| Day | Date | Occasion | Significance |
| Day 1 | 18th October 2025 | Dhanteras | Buying gold, silver, or utensils is believed to bring wealth and luck. |
| Day 2 | 19th October 2025 | Chhoti Diwali / Narak Chaturdashi | Lord Krishna’s victory over Narakasura – symbolizing removal of negativity. |
| Day 3 | 20th October 2025 | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Main day — worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha for prosperity. |
| Day 4 | 21st October 2025 | Govardhan Puja | Celebrates Lord Krishna’s protection of villagers by lifting Govardhan hill. |
| Day 5 | 22nd October 2025 | Bhai Dooj | Sisters pray for their brothers’ long life and well-being. |
🪔 Diwali Pooja Vidhi – Step-by-Step Ritual
Performing Diwali Puja properly attracts peace, prosperity, and success. Follow this simple step-by-step Diwali Pooja Vidhi:
1. Clean Your Home
Before Diwali, clean your home thoroughly. True Vastu suggests that cleanliness removes negative energy and creates space for positivity.
2. Decorate with Love
Use flowers, rangoli, and diyas to decorate your space. Hanging torans made from mango leaves or marigolds at your entrance is considered lucky in Vastu for Home.
3. Prepare the Puja Area
In your temple, spread a clean red or yellow cloth. Place idols or pictures of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. Keep coins, sweets, rice, and a kalash filled with water nearby.
4. Begin the Puja
Light diyas and incense sticks. Offer fresh flowers, sweets, and fruits to the deities. Apply turmeric or kumkum tilak to the idols.
5. Chant the Mantras
- For Lord Ganesha: “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah”
- For Goddess Lakshmi: “Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namah”
These mantras purify the environment and invite abundance.
6. Perform the Aarti
Sing the Lakshmi and Ganesh Aarti with your family.
After the puja, distribute prasad and light diyas around your home to welcome Goddess Lakshmi’s energy.
🏠 Vastu for Home During Diwali
Diwali is the perfect time to balance your home’s energy according to Vastu Shastra.
Here are a few True Vastu tips for your home this festive season:
- Main Entrance: Decorate it with flowers and lights. The north or east-facing entrance attracts positive energy.
- Lighting Diyas: Always light diyas in the east or south-east direction to enhance prosperity.
- Lakshmi Puja Setup: Place Goddess Lakshmi facing east. The worshipper should sit facing west during the puja.
- Cash & Valuables: Keep your locker in the south-west direction — it brings wealth and stability.
- Declutter: Throw away broken items and unused things. They block energy flow, according to Vastu for home.
Following these small Vastu principles during Diwali brings harmony, peace, and abundance into your life.
🎇 Diwali Preparation Checklist
To make your Diwali celebrations more organized and joyful, here’s a handy checklist:
- 🧹 Clean & Declutter: Start cleaning your home 7–10 days before Diwali.
- 🪔 Decorate: Use diyas, candles, rangoli, and torans to create a festive vibe.
- 🛍️ Shopping: Buy gold, silver, or new utensils on Dhanteras 2025 .
- 🌼 Flowers: Fresh marigolds bring positive energy.
- 🎁 Gifts: Prepare hampers or sweets for friends and family.
- 🍬 Sweets: Make or buy traditional sweets like laddoos, barfis, and pedas.
- 🙏 Pooja Essentials: Keep idols, incense sticks, diyas, rice, sweets, flowers, and new coins ready.
This checklist helps ensure you don’t miss anything important during your celebration.
🌿 Eco-Friendly Diwali Ideas
In today’s world, celebrating Diwali sustainably is equally important. Let’s make 2025 a green Diwali!
- Use clay diyas instead of plastic lights.
- Opt for organic rangoli colors made from flowers or turmeric.
- Replace crackers with eco-friendly sparklers or sky lanterns.
- Reuse old decorations or create handmade décor.
- Share sweets with your neighbors — spreading joy doesn’t harm the planet!
By following these eco-friendly steps, you can enjoy the festival while respecting nature — just as True Vastu promotes harmony between humans and the environment.
💫 Spiritual Significance of Diwali
Diwali is more than just a festival — it’s a journey toward inner light and awareness.
The most popular story behind Diwali is the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. The people lit diyas to celebrate his victory over Ravana, symbolizing the removal of darkness from their lives.
Lighting a diya represents awakening of the soul. It reminds us to remove fear, anger, and jealousy, and to invite peace, love, and gratitude into our hearts.
According to True Vastu, Diwali’s real essence lies in balancing your home’s spiritual and physical energy — when both align, life becomes blissful.
🎁 Thoughtful Diwali Gift Ideas
Looking for the perfect Diwali gifts? Here are some ideas that spread happiness:
- Silver coins or Lakshmi-Ganesha idols
- Homemade sweets or dry fruit hampers
- Eco-friendly décor or diyas
- Personalized candles or Vastu-inspired gifts
Remember — gifting is about spreading joy, not luxury. A thoughtful gift carries the most blessings.
🌍 Best Places to Celebrate Diwali 2025 in India
Experience the most magical Diwali celebrations in these cities:
- Varanasi: Watch thousands of diyas floating on the Ganga ghats.
- Ayodhya: Witness the grand Deepotsav with Ram Leela performances.
- Jaipur: Enjoy colorful lights and festive bazaars across the city.
Each city celebrates Diwali in its own unique, heartwarming way.
🙏 FAQs
Q1. When is Diwali 2025?
Diwali will be celebrated on October 20, 2025 (Monday).
Q2. What is the best time for Lakshmi Puja?
The most auspicious time is 07:09 PM – 08:16 PM on October 20, 2025.
Q3. How can Vastu for Home help during Diwali?
By aligning your home as per Vastu Shastra, you attract positivity and wealth — especially when performing Lakshmi Puja.
Q4. What are eco-friendly ways to celebrate Diwali?
Use clay diyas, organic rangoli, and share sweets instead of bursting crackers.
Q5. Why do we worship Lord Ganesha with Goddess Lakshmi?
Lord Ganesha removes obstacles, while Goddess Lakshmi blesses devotees with prosperity.
🌼 Conclusion
Diwali 2025 is more than lights and sweets — it’s about harmony, positivity, and gratitude.
By celebrating Diwali with devotion, following Vastu for Home tips, and keeping your surroundings balanced, you open the door to peace and abundance.
Light diyas, spread love, and invite divine energy into your life.
✨ True Vastu wishes you and your family a very Happy Diwali 2025 filled with prosperity and happiness! ✨
