Diwali, Govardhan Puja & Bhai Dooj 2025: Dates, Celebration & Puja Muhurat
India’s grand festival season reaches its peak with Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj, three back-to-back celebrations that symbolize light, gratitude, and love. In 2025, these festivals will light up homes and hearts across the world with spiritual energy and cultural joy.
Let’s explore the dates, rituals, and significance of these beautiful days in detail.
Diwali 2025 Date and Significance
In 2025, Diwali (Deepawali) will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, as per the Hindu Panchang. The festival marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and his victory over Ravana. It also symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.
People celebrate this day by lighting diyas, decorating homes, wearing new clothes, performing Lakshmi Puja, and exchanging sweets and gifts. The evening is filled with crackers, rangoli, and devotion to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha for prosperity and wisdom.
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat for Diwali 2025:
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Lakshmi Puja Date: October 21, 2025 (Tuesday)
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Puja Timing: 5:47 PM to 7:43 PM (approx., may vary by city)
Govardhan Puja 2025 Date and Celebration
The day after Diwali, Govardhan Puja (also known as Annakoot) will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. This festival is dedicated to Lord Krishna, who lifted the Govardhan Parvat to protect the people of Gokul from Lord Indra’s wrath.
Devotees prepare a large variety of vegetarian dishes known as Annakoot to offer to Lord Krishna. Temples and homes are decorated beautifully, and processions or special bhajans are performed in Krishna temples across India.
Govardhan Puja Muhurat 2025:
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Date: October 22, 2025 (Wednesday)
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Puja Time: 6:36 AM to 8:49 AM (approx.)
Bhai Dooj 2025 Date and Rituals
The festive week concludes with Bhai Dooj, also called Bhau Beej or Bhai Tika, which celebrates the bond of love between brothers and sisters. In 2025, Bhai Dooj falls on Friday, October 24, 2025.
On this day, sisters apply a tilak of vermilion and rice on their brothers’ foreheads, pray for their long life, and offer sweets. In return, brothers give gifts and promise to protect their sisters always.
The day emphasizes love, trust, and the importance of family bonds.
Bhai Dooj Muhurat 2025:
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Date: October 24, 2025 (Friday)
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Aparahna Time: 1:10 PM to 3:25 PM (approx.)
The Five Days of Diwali 2025
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Dhanteras (October 19, 2025): Marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations with prayers to Lord Dhanvantari and the purchase of gold or utensils.
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Narak Chaturdashi (October 20, 2025): Known as Chhoti Diwali, it symbolizes Lord Krishna’s victory over Narakasura.
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Diwali (October 21, 2025): The main festival of lights and prosperity.
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Govardhan Puja (October 22, 2025): Celebration of gratitude and divine protection.
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Bhai Dooj (October 24, 2025): A day to honor the brother-sister relationship.
How to Celebrate the Festival Week
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Clean and decorate your home with rangoli, diyas, and flowers.
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Perform Lakshmi Puja with devotion and recite sacred mantras.
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Share sweets and gifts to spread happiness.
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Participate in Annakoot Bhog on Govardhan Puja.
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Celebrate Bhai Dooj with family love and togetherness.
Conclusion
The sequence of Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj 2025 represents the soul of Indian culture — from spiritual awakening to familial love. As the lights glow brighter this festive season, may your life be filled with joy, peace, and prosperity.
