Note down the exact date of Dhanteras, Chhoti Diwali and Bhaiya Dooj, know the most auspicious time for shopping and Lakshmi Puja.

News India Live, Digital Desk: In India, the great festival of Diwali is full of enthusiasm and lights, which starts with Dhanteras and ends with Bhaiya Dooj. It is not just a festival, but a five-day long celebration of happiness, where Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, Lord Ganesha, the god of happiness and prosperity and Kubera, are worshipped. If you are already preparing for Diwali of 2025, then it is very important to know all these dates and auspicious times, so that you can do the puja and shopping at the right time.

Dates and auspicious times of five days of Diwali 2025:

1. Dhanteras (Dhanteras 2025):

• Date: Friday, 24 October 2025.
• Date: Trayodashi of Kartik Krishna Paksha.
• Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: From 07:05 pm to 08:28 pm (approximately 1 hour 23 minutes).
• Auspicious time for shopping: It will last throughout the day, but shopping in the evening during Pradosh period is considered most auspicious. Buying gold, silver, utensils and vehicles on this day is very auspicious, which brings happiness and prosperity in the house.

2. Choti Diwali (Narak Chaturdashi) / Kali Puja (Choti Diwali / Narak Chaturdashi 2025):

• Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025.
• Date: Chaturdashi of Kartik Krishna Paksha.
• Importance: On this day Lord Krishna killed Narakasura, hence it is called Naraka Chaturdashi. Lamps are lit for Lord Yamraj in homes and Yam Deepdaan is offered facing south. Kali Chaudas and Kali Puja take place in Bengal at night.
• Abhyanga bath time: An auspicious bath taken in the morning just before sunrise is considered auspicious.

3. Diwali (Diwali 2025) – Mahalaxmi Puja:

• Date: Sunday, 26 October 2025.
• Date: Amavasya of Kartik Krishna Paksha.
• Auspicious time of Lakshmi Puja (evening): From 06:54 pm to 08:28 pm.
• Pradosh Kaal Muhurta: From 05:44 pm to 08:19 pm.
• Nishita Kaal Muhurta (Mahanisha Puja, Tantric Sadhana): Late night from 11:37 pm to 12:27 pm (27 October).
• Best Lagna Muhurta (Stable Lagna): Choose the puja muhurat according to your zodiac sign and local time. Generally, it is very auspicious to perform Lakshmi puja in Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius ascendants.
• Importance of Diwali: On this day, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshipped, the house is decorated with lamps and rangolis, and happiness is celebrated.

4. Govardhan Puja (Govardhan Puja 2025):

• Date: Monday, 27 October 2025.
• Date: Karthik Shukla Pratipada.
• Pooja Muhurat: From 03:53 pm to 06:05 pm.
• Importance: On this day, the incident of Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Mountain to protect the people of Gokul from the wrath of Indra is remembered. People worship by making a replica of Govardhan Mountain and celebrate Annakoot festival.

5. Bhaiya Dooj (Bhaiya Dooj 2025):

• Date: Tuesday, 28 October 2025.
• Date: Kartik Shukla Dwitiya.
• Pooja/Tika Muhurat: From 01:12 pm to 03:26 pm.
• Importance: This festival symbolizes the sacred love and unbreakable bond of brother and sister. On this day, sisters apply tilak on their brother’s forehead and pray for his long life and prosperity.

With this detailed information, you can celebrate Diwali 2025 with full rituals and enthusiasm.