Diwali celebrations 2025!
Are you excited about Diwali? want to know more about how you can celebrate it? Diwali abroad is a radiant blend of tradition and togetherness. Across countries like the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia, Indian communities light diyas, decorate homes with rangoli, and perform Lakshmi Puja just as they would back home. Temples and cultural centers host festive gatherings filled with bhajans, dance, and shared meals, creating a sense of belonging far from India. Fireworks light up city skies, while homes glow with candles symbolizing hope, prosperity, and victory of light over darkness. For many, celebrating Diwali abroad is not just about rituals—it’s about keeping roots alive, spreading joy, and sharing Indian culture with the world.
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Diwali 2025 Calendar for Houston, Dallas CST USA cities-
| Date (2025) | Day | Festival / Focus | Houston (CT) notes & muhurat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 | Fri | Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras) | Start of Diwali week. Dates per DrikPanchang’s Houston calendar. |
| Oct 18 | Sat | Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) | Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: 8:14 PM – 9:19 PM CT. |
| Oct 19 | Sun | Narak Chaturdashi (Kali Chaudas / Chhoti Diwali) | Day for Abhyang Snan & early diya lighting; date per DrikPanchang Houston calendar. |
| Oct 20 | Mon | Diwali / Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja (Amavasya) | Lakshmi Puja (Vrishabha Kaal): ~7:09 PM – 8:39 PM CT (city-specific window cited from DrikPanchang data for Central Time). Perform during Pradosh Kaal (after local sunset) as recommended by DrikPanchang. |
| Oct 21 | Tue | Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Prātaḥkāla muhurat: 7:27 AM – 9:43 AM • Sāyankāla muhurat: 4:29 PM – 6:44 PM (Houston). |
| Oct 22 | Wed | Bhai Dooj (Bhau Beej / Yama Dwitiya) | Observed on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya; date per DrikPanchang Houston calendar. (Prefer Aparahna for tilak.) |
DrikPanchang advises Lakshmi Puja be done during Pradosh Kaal (after sunset); the Vrishabha Kaal window commonly used for home puja in Central Time on Oct 20, 2025 is ~7:09–8:39 PM CT (reported using DrikPanchang timings for CT).
Diwali 2025 Calendar for San Jose, PST cities in USA
Follow the local times for festivities and rituals.
| Date (2025) | Day | Festival / Focus | San Jose (PT) notes & muhurat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 | Fri | Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras) | Start of the 5-day Diwali observance in San Jose (per local DrikPanchang calendar). |
| Oct 18 | Sat | Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) | Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: 7:45 PM – 9:01 PM PT. Perform during Pradosh Kaal after sunset. ( |
| Oct 19 | Sun | Narak Chaturdashi (Kali Chaudas / Chhoti Diwali) | Abhyang Snan & early diya lighting; date as per San Jose calendar. |
| Oct 20 | Mon | Diwali / Lakshmi–Ganesha Puja (Amavasya) | Do Lakshmi Puja during Pradosh Kaal (after local sunset). Sthira (Vrishabha) Lagna window in San Jose: ~7:37 PM – 9:27 PM PT; most households perform within this window. |
| Oct 21 | Tue | Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Prātaḥkāla muhurat: 7:22 AM – 9:34 AM • Sāyankāla muhurat: 4:10 PM – 6:22 PM (San Jose). |
| Oct 22 | Wed | Bhai Dooj (Bhau Beej / Yama Dwitiya) | Observed on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya in Aparahna (afternoon) per San Jose calendar guidance. |
Lakshmi Puja should be done during Pradosh Kaal, ideally when Vrishabha (Sthira) Lagna prevails; San Jose’s Vrishabha window on Mon, Oct 20, 2025 is approximately 7:37–9:27 PM PT per DrikPanchang
Diwali 2025 Calendar , Astrology and Rituals for New Jersey, New York, DC, EST cities in USA
Follow the local times and days for rituals and festivities for Diwali 2025.
| Date (2025) | Day | Festival / Focus | New Jersey (ET) notes & muhurat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 | Fri | Govatsa Dwadashi (Vasu Baras) | Day 1 of the Diwali week in NJ per the city-specific Diwali Puja Calendar. |
| Oct 18 | Sat | Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) | Dhanteras Puja Muhurat (Jersey City): 7:25 PM – 8:47 PM ET • Perform during Pradosh Kaal and preferably Vrishabha (Sthira) Lagna. |
| Oct 19 | Sun | Narak Chaturdashi (Kali Chaudas / Chhoti Diwali) | Abhyang Snan & early diya lighting; date per NJ Diwali calendar. |
| Oct 20 | Mon | Diwali / Lakshmi–Ganesha Puja (Amavasya) | Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (Jersey City): 7:18 PM – 8:45 PM ET • Pradosh Kaal: 6:08 PM – 8:45 PM • Common Vrishabha Kaal window in nearby NJ towns is ~7:17/7:20 PM – 9:05/9:08 PM (good for home puja). |
| Oct 21 | Tue | Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Morning & evening muhurats track NYC metro timings; see Govardhan Puja page for exact Aparahna/Sāyankāla windows (very similar for NJ). |
| Oct 22 | Wed | Bhai Dooj (Bhau Beej / Yama Dwitiya) | Observed on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya; prefer Aparahna (afternoon) for tilak per DrikPanchang guidance. |
Lakshmi Puja (Jersey City): 7:18–8:45 PM ET; Pradosh 6:08–8:45 PM. Nearby NJ pages show Vrishabha ≈ 7:17/7:20–9:05/9:08 PM.
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Diwali 2025 & Festival Days (2025) For UK
- Diwali (Deepavali) in 2025 falls on October 20 (Monday)
- The Diwali Puja calendar page for London shows the full 5-day sequence of rituals starting from Dhanteras through Bhaiya Dooj.
- Abhyang Snan (the ritual oil bath on Narak Chaturdashi) for London is scheduled for October 20, 2025 (morning).
Lakshmi Puja / Diwali Puja Timing (for London)
notes that Pradosh Kaal lasts for ≈ 2 hours 24 minutes starting after sunset.
The Lakshmi Puja should ideally be done during Pradosh Kaal (after sunset) on Diwali.
