Diwali 2025: This year’s Diwali will be celebrated on October 20. Every year, on Kartik Amavasya, it is customary to perform Diwali puja in a stable Lagna. On this day, the Amavasya date will begin at 2:32 pm and will continue till 4:26 pm on October 21. On October 20, from 2:19 pm, people of all zodiac signs will worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi for the favorable planets and happiness and prosperity.
When is Dhanteras, Choti Diwali, Bhaiya Dooj?
According to the Hindu calendar, the Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month begins on October 18 at 1:20 pm. It will end on October 19 at 1:54 pm. In such a situation, Dhanteras will be celebrated on the 18th and Narak Chaturdashi i.e. Choti Diwali will be celebrated on the 19th. Thus, shopping for Dhanteras will be done from the afternoon of Saturday, October 18. Dhanvantari Jayanti will be celebrated on October 19. Due to Chaturdashi Tithi in the evening of this day, Choti Diwali i.e. Yam’s lamp will be lit.
Diwali puja will be held on October 20th, and women will prepare and worship Godhan on October 22nd. Bhaiya Dooj and the auspicious time for pounding Godhan will be on October 23rd. The auspicious time for shopping on Dhanteras this year will be from 1:20 pm on October 18 to 1:54 pm on October 19.
What to buy in Dhanteras?
What to Buy: Dhanteras is considered a day of shopping. Lord Dhanvantari, Lakshmi, and Kubera are worshipped on Dhanteras. Purchasing household items, including gold and silver, is considered auspicious on this day. It is believed that purchasing land, buildings, vehicles, and other items on this day brings happiness and prosperity to the home. Purchasing earthen lamps, Shriyantra, gold and silver jewelry, utensils, brooms, and salt are considered auspicious.