In Tamil Nadu, Deepavali is celebrated on Naraka Chaturdashi on October 20, 2025 (Monday)
Note: October 20, 2025 (Monday) is the official Deepavali Public Holiday Date as declared by Tamil Nadu State Government.
This year Diwali in North India & Deepavali in Tamilnadu are celebrated on the same day i.e., on October 20th.
Note: In Karnataka, Bali Padyami Deepavali is celebrated on October 22, 2025 (Wednesday)
Deepavali In Tamil Nadu:
In Tamil Nadu South India, Deepavali is celebrated as a mark of joy over the killing of demon Narakasura by Goddess Satyabhama, wife of Lord Sri Krishna. The festival day is also referred as Naraka Chaturdashi
On Deepawali, People in Tamilnadu will wake up early in the morning, do Ganga Snanam (i.e., take oil bath at dawn), wear new clothes, do Puja in their home by offering varieties of delicious sweets to God and then burst crackers.
The courtyard will be decorated with colourful Rangoli and flowers. Devotees will go to temple to have darshan of God. Greetings and gifts will be exchanged with neighbours and relatives.
The preparation for Diwali Festival begins months in advance. People will travel to their native places to celebrate the Festival, so the Tickets in trains, buses, flight would be sold off the day reservation booking starts. Textile shops will be flooded with people to buy new clothes in the months leading to Diwali.
Diwali In Other Parts Of India
In most parts of India including Delhi, Gujarat etc - Diwali is celebrated on Amavasya i.e., on October 20, 2025 (Monday).
Many will pray Goddess Lakshmi to grant them wealth. Special Muhurat Trading will be held in Bombay Stock Exchange BSE & National Stock Exchange NSE for about an hour at evening on the day of Diwali
The term 'Diwali' means 'arrangement of lights in a row'. At night, whole nation will decorate their house with diya i.e., the traditional lamp.
In Karnataka, Bali Padyami Deepavali is celebrated on October 22, 2025 (Wednesday)
In Karnataka, Bali Padya Deepavali is celebrated to mark the visit of King Bali to Earth. The Festival is celebrated on Kartik Maas Shukla Paksha Prathamai Day. - Gau Puja, Baleendra Puja are done on this auspicious day
Important Festival Dates during Diwali:
1) Dhanteras - Oct 18th - Saturday
-- Dhanteras is the auspicious day to buy Silver, Steel. The festival is also known as Dhan Tryodashi.
-- Theipirai Krishna Paksha Trayodashi Tithi starts at 2.22 pm on Oct 18th and ends at 3.03 pm on Oct 19th
2) Choti Diwali - Oct 19th - Sunday.
-- In North India Narak Chaturdashi Choti Diwali is celebrated on Oct 19th -- whereas in Tamil Nadu, Naraka Chaturdasi Deepawali is celebrated on Oct 20th.
-- Theipirai Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Tithi starts at 3.03 pm on Oct 19th and ends at 4.13 pm on Oct 20th
-- As per Puranas, Demon Narakasura was destroyed by Goddess Satyabama wife of Lord Krishna on Naraka Chaturdashi
Note:
- Kali Chaudas is celebrated in North India on Oct 19th, 2025 (Sunday)
- Kali Puja in West Bengal is celebrated on Oct 20th, 2025 (Monday)
3) Diwali - Oct 20th - Monday
-- Diwali is celebrated on Amavasya in North India. On this auspicious day, Lakshmi Puja will be done with great devotion.
-- Amavasai Tithi starts at 4.13 pm on Oct 20th and ends at 5.46 pm on Oct 21st
4) Govardhan Puja - Oct 22nd - Wednesday
-- Lord Krishna lifted the mountain Govardhan Giri with his little finger on this day. Devotees prepare Annakut & offer it to Lord Krishna. It is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Pratipada in Kartik Maas.
-- Valarpirai Prathamai i.e., Shukla Paksha Pratipada Tithi starts at 5.46 pm on Oct 21st and ends at 7.40 pm on Oct 22nd
Note:
- Vikram Samvat i.e., beginning of New Year in Gujarat is celebrated on Oct 22nd, 2025 (Wednesday)
- In Karnataka Bali Pratipada / Bali Padwa / Kartika Shudda Padyami is celebrated on Oct 22nd, 2025 (Wednesday)
5) Bhai Dooj - Oct 23rd - Thursday
-- Bhai Dooj is a celebration of Brother-Sister affection. Sisters will invite their Brothers to their house, apply Tikka and offer delicious sweets on Bhai Dooj. Brothers in turn will offer small gifts to their Sisters. Also known as Bhai Bheej / Bhhaya Duj, It is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Dwitiya in Kartik Maas
-- Valarpirai Shukla Paksha Dwitiya Tithi starts at 7.40 pm on Oct 22nd and ends at 9.42 pm on Oct 23rd.
Next Year Diwali:
In 2026, Diwali is celebrated on November 8, 2026 (Sunday)
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In the heart of Tamil Nadu, as the days got shorter and nights got chilly, everyone was buzzing with excitement because Diwali (or Deepavali) was around the corner. The festival that brought light and joy to all! It kinda felt like a big deal.
ReplyDeleteYoung Arjun in this tiny village couldn't wait for all the fun to start. His grandma had stories about Diwali traditions; it's like she knew everything! She told him how it celebrated good beating evil - pretty deep stuff if you ask me!
Listening closely, Arjun imagined those ancient times filled with lights and happy vibes. Grandma also mentioned Lord Krishna fighting some demon dude – now that’s epic!
As time flew by, families were getting ready: cleaning up homes, making them look fancy with rangolis and torans hanging at their doorsteps. Everyone coming together for prayers to Goddess Lakshmi while mom cooked up a storm in the kitchen – sweet treats galore!
On Diwali eve, kids lit diyas outside; they looked so cool shining in the dark evening air. Laughter echoed through decorating lamps at every nook.
When finally D-Day arrived... Boom! Fireworks lighting up skies everywhere echoing pure happiness.
With new clothes on and sweets being shared left & right between loved ones—Arjun felt warm fuzzies inside celebrating alongside his dear ones exchanging gifts too!
Sunset turned their little village into a fairyland of twinkling lights giving hope for better beginnings.
The sounds of laughter mixed perfectly with fireworks filling our ears creating an upbeat melody one can’t forget anytime soon.
That magical moment surrounded by family where he realized what true spirit meant? Celebrating love & goodness year after year—that’s more than just any festivity—it's tradition bringing them closer each time 'round.
Happy flipping' Diwalis’ y’all!. Wishing ya'll happiest diwaalis ever!!