Let us clear the confusion around the dates of several festivals and cultural occasions starting soon. Check the following festivals and the associated information for the correct dates and the brief relevance of them:
Correct Date For Dhanteras 2025
Dhanteras, also referred to as Dhantrayodashi, initiates the Diwali celebrations. Dhanteras in 2025 is on Saturday, October 18. On this sacred day, believers pray to Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Kubera for wellness, prosperity, and wealth. The Shubh Muhurat for Dhanteras Puja in most cities is set between 7:16 PM and 8:20 PM.
Correct Date For Diwali 2025 Date
Diwali, the festival of light, is commemorated over five days, symbolizing good triumphing over evil. In 2025, Lakshmi Puja, the central Diwali day, will be on Monday, October 20. The celebrations begin on October 18 with Dhanteras and continue with Choti Diwali (October 19), Govardhan Puja (October 22), Bhai Dooj (October 23), and end with the Gujarati New Year on October 22. The Diwali Lakshmi Puja Muhurat usually starts between 5:45 PM to 7:45 PM, with a slight variation depending on the location.
Correct Date For Bhai Dooj 2025
Bhai Dooj, a festival of celebrating brother and sister’s love, is on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Also referred to as Yamadwitiya, during the festival sisters do aarti and put tilak on brothers to wish them long life and happiness.
Correct Date For Gujarati New Year (Bestu Varas) 2025
The Gujarati New Year, alternatively known as Bestu Varas or Varsha Pratipada, is the beginning of Vikram Samvat 2082. It is to be observed on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the next day after Diwali. The day is notable for monetary rituals such as Chopda Pujan, where ledgers and accounts are worshipped to seek prosperity in the new year.
Correct Date For Govardhan Puja 2025
Govardhan Puja, marking Lord Krishna’s raising of Govardhan Hill to shield villagers, is observed on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 the next day after Diwali. Believers make traditional offerings named Annakut and conduct puja in the early morning.
Correct Date For Kali Puja 2025
Kali Puja, which is performed for the worship of Goddess Kali for protection and elimination of evil influences, overlaps with Diwali in Eastern India. Kali Puja in 2025 occurs on Monday, October 20 during night time (Nishita Kaal Muhurat from 11:41 PM to 12:31 AM). The festival is associated with tantric rituals, fasting, and worship of the powerful goddess in devotional form.
This list of dates brings out the colourful festival season this month has to offer in 2025 for Diwali and its associated festivities throughout India, with regional differences adding depth to the cultural diversity and heritage. Every festival is spiritually and socially significant in a different way, with customs, pujas, and festive joy among families and communities. Timely observance of timings and dates guarantees blessings and prosperity for devotees and believers.
