Diwali 2025

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains across India and around the world. The festival stands for the victory of good over evil and light over darkness, a time when homes, hearts, and streets come alive with joy. Hindus: Celebrate Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana. Sikhs: Observe the day as Bandi Chhor Divas, marking Guru Hargobind Ji’s release from captivity. Jains: Celebrate Lord Mahavira’s attainment of nirvana or enlightenment.

Across India: From the illuminated ghats of Varanasi and Jaipur’s lantern-lit bazaars to the grand celebrations in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Bengal, the country glows in festive unity. Around the World: Diwali is celebrated with equal enthusiasm in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Fiji, Singapore, the UK, and the USA. It is more than a festival. It is an emotion that brings families together in prayer, gratitude, and light.

Performing Lakshmi Puja at home during Diwali brings peace, prosperity, and positivity. Follow this simple step-by-step guide for Diwali Puja 2025. Step 1: Purify Your Space – Clean your home, especially the puja area, to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. Step 2: Set Up the Altar – In a clean northeast corner, place idols or images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Step 3: Light Up the House – Illuminate your home with diyas, candles, and decorative lights. Step 4: Invoke Lord Ganesha – Start the puja by offering flowers and sweets to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Step 5: Worship Goddess Lakshmi – Offer rice, coins, sweets, and flowers while chanting Lakshmi mantras. Step 6: Distribute Prasad and Share Joy – Offer sweets to family and guests, symbolizing the sharing of blessings and light.

Diwali is all about togetherness, light, and celebration. People wear new clothes, decorate their homes with rangoli, diyas, and saaki (earthen lamps), and perform Lakshmi Puja to seek blessings for prosperity. The evening sky sparkles with fireworks, families exchange sweets and gifts, and every corner of the house resonates with laughter and warmth. Whether you are in India or abroad, make sure your Diwali 2025 is filled with love, light, and happiness.