Diwali 2025 is just a couple of days away and you can feel the festivities in the air. From Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj, the next week’s calendar is packed with major celebrations observed across India.
Dhanteras marks the beginning of the Diwali celebrations. The five-day Diwali festivities will end with Bhai Dooj on October 23. In Gujarat, the festivities will end on October 26 (Labh Panchami)
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Dhanteras that falls on Saturday is also called Dhantrayodashi. It marks the start of the Diwali festivities. The day is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera. It is a belief that that Lord Dhanwantari, the Hindu god of Ayurveda, also appeared from Samudra Manthan on this day. So, the day is also celebrated as Lord Dhawanatri’s birth anniversary. On this day, many people buy gold, silver and other valuable items to invite prosperity into their homes.
Kali Puja and Lakshmi Puja will be held on October 20. Kali Puja honours Goddess Kali and is primarily observed in West Bengal, Odisha and Assam, while Lakshmi Puja is widely celebrated across India on Diwali evening. The timing depends on the Amavasya Tithi. For Kali Puja, the rituals are performed at midnight of Diwali Amavasya, whereas Lakshmi Puja is performed during the Pradosh kaal of the same day.
Diwali or Deepavali, is a celebration of the victory of truth over evil. It is widely observed by Hindus both in India and abroad. In 2025, there has been some confusion about the exact date due to the Amavasya Tithi spanning October 20 and 21. According to Drik Panchang, since the Amavasya Tithi begins at 3:44 p.m. on October 20 and ends at 5:54 p.m. on October 21, Diwali will be celebrated on October 20 across India. However, in some states, Diwali may be celebrated on October 21, depending on regional calendars.
Gujarati New Year will be celebrated on October 22. The occasion involves closing old account books and opening new ones, known as Chopda Pujan. Many devotees also worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh during the launch of new ventures for prosperity.
Govardhan Puja, celebrated with devotion across India, falls on October 22. The festival commemorates Lord Krishna’s victory over Lord Indra. It is generally observed on the day after Diwali Puja, though occasionally there may be a one-day gap, according to Drik Panchang.
Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhau Beej, Bhatru Dvitiya or Bhai Beej, will be observed on October 23 this year. Sisters perform rituals and observe day-long fasts on this day, seeking blessings for their brothers. Sisters apply tilak on their brothers’ foreheads and offer sweets, while brothers pledge to protect them and often give gifts.
In Gujarat, October 26 will mark Labh Panchmi. Normally, businessmen, traders and certain offices do muhurat on the Gujarat New Year day and then keep the stores and offices closed till Labh Panchmi. On this auspicious day, they reopen their stores and offices after seeing the best muhurat time.
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