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Diwali 2025: Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is the biggest and most important festival in Hinduism. This festival is celebrated with great fanfare every year on the new moon of the Kartik month. However, a special aspect in 2025 is that there will be two new moons in the Kartik month. This raises a question in many minds: when will be the auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja this year – during Pradosh Kaal or Nishith Kaal? Know the important information here.
According to the Hindu almanac, the Kartik Amavasya (new moon) date will begin on October 20 (Monday) at 3:45 PM and will conclude on October 21 (Tuesday) at 5:50 PM. Due to this, the new moon will span two days. However, from an astrological perspective, the Deepavali puja is considered auspicious on the first day, October 20, as both Pradosh Kaal and Nishith Kaal will be available on that day.
According to astrological experts, Lakshmi Puja is considered auspicious only during Pradosh and Nishith Kaal. Since both these periods will be present on the evening of October 20, it will be best to perform Lakshmi Puja on this day. The next day, October 21, the new moon will end before sunrise, due to which there will be no opportunity for Deepavali puja on that day. The Kartik Amavasya for bathing and charity will be observed on the morning of October 21.
In Hinduism, Pradosh Kaal is the period after sunset, while Nishith Kaal is considered the time of midnight. It is said that Goddess Lakshmi visits Earth during this Nishith Kaal, hence lighting lamps and performing puja at this time is extremely auspicious and fruitful.
| Date | Day | Festival |
|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2025 | Saturday | Dhanteras |
| October 19, 2025 | Sunday | Roop Chaturdashi (Naraka Chaturdashi) |
| October 20, 2025 | Monday | Deepavali and Lakshmi Puja |
| October 21, 2025 | Tuesday | Bathing-Charity Amavasya |
| October 22, 2025 | Wednesday | Govardhan Puja |
| October 23, 2025 | Thursday | Bhai Dooj |
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