Diwali 2025 city-wise timings: Diwali, also known as the ‘festival of lights’, will be celebrated enthusiastically across the country on October 20, 2025. However, some cities such as Bhubaneshwar and Kolkata will mark the festival on October 21. It’s an important Hindu festival that falls on the 15th day of the holy month of Kartik.
Here’s the city-wise Lakshmi Puja timings for Diwali 2025, according to Drik Panchang.
| City | Date | Lakshmi Puja Muhurat |
|---|---|---|
| Pune | October 20 | 7:38 PM – 8:37 PM |
| Chennai | October 20 | 7:20 PM – 8:14 PM |
| Ahmedabad | October 20 | 7:36 PM – 8:40 PM |
| Hyderabad | October 20 | 7:21 PM – 8:19 PM |
| Jaipur | October 20 | 7:17 PM – 8:25 PM |
| Noida | October 20 | 7:07 PM – 8:18 PM |
| Chandigarh | October 20 | 7:06 PM – 8:19 PM |
| Kolkata | October 21 | 5:06 PM – 5:54 PM |
| Bengaluru | October 20 | 7:31 PM – 8:25 PM |
| Bhubaneshwar | October 21 | 5:19 PM – 5:54 PM |
| Mumbai | October 20 | 7:41 PM – 8:41 PM |
| Gurugram | October 20 | 7:09 PM – 8:19 PM |
| New Delhi | October 20 | 7:08 PM – 8:18 PM |
Diwali 2025 Calendar
On Deepavali, people light up their homes with diyas, sparking lights, and worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh. The festivities span five days – Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj.
| Date | Festival |
|---|---|
| October 18, 2025 | Dhanteras |
| October 20, 2025 | Choti Diwali (Narak Chaturdashi) |
| October 20, 2025 | Diwali and Lakshmi Puja |
| October 22, 2025 | Govardhan Puja |
| October 23, 2025 | Bhai Dooj |
As per Drik Panchang, auspicious timings to celebrate the festival are:
- Pradosh Kaal: From 5.58 pm to 8.25 pm
- Vrishabha Kaal: From 7.08 pm to 9.03 pm
- Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 7.08 pm to 8.18 pm
- Amavasya Tithi Begins: 3.44 pm (October 20)
- Amavasya Tithi Ends: From 5:54 pm (October 21)











