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Diwali 2025 Live Updates: India Dazzles Bright With Lights, Fireworks And Celebration!
Diwali is one of those moments in the year when everything feels a little brighter-our homes, our streets, even our mood. It's a time when families come together, sweets are shared, and lamps are lit to invite warmth and positivity into everyday life. But beyond the lights and celebrations, Diwali has a deeper meaning that connects us to tradition and history.
The festival marks the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. In many parts of India, it commemorates Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana, when people lit diyas to welcome him home.
In other regions, it is celebrated as the day Goddess Lakshmi visits homes, bringing prosperity and fortune, or Lord Krishna's triumph over Narakasura, symbolising the defeat of negativity. At its heart, Diwali is about renewal, hope, and taking a moment to reflect and celebrate life with the people around us.
Diwali 2025: Lakshmi Puja Shubh Muhurat (Major Cities)
- New Delhi: 7:08 PM - 8:18 PM
- Mumbai: 7:41 PM - 8:41 PM
- Bengaluru: 7:31 PM - 8:25 PM
- Chennai: 7:20 PM - 8:14 PM
- Hyderabad: 7:21 PM - 8:19 PM
- Kolkata: 5:06 PM - 5:54 PM (October 21)
- Pune: 7:38 PM - 8:37 PM
- Ahmedabad: 7:36 PM - 8:40 PM
- Jaipur: 7:17 PM - 8:25 PM
- Gurgaon: 7:09 PM - 8:19 PM
Note: The Amavasya Tithi (New Moon) begins at 3:44 PM IST on October 20 and ends at 5:54 PM IST on October 21, but the most auspicious time for performing the puja is during the evening Pradosh Kaal, as listed above.
- Oct 20, 2025 11:16 PM
Diwali in Geeta Nagar: Celebrating Safely with Supreme Court-Approved Green Crackers
#WATCH | Delhi: People burst crackers and celebrate #Diwali. Visuals from Geeta Nagar area. Supreme Court allowed green crackers in Delhi this time. pic.twitter.com/M5DAfjXOSK
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025 11:14 PM
Dazzling Nights and Festive Heights: Jaipur Celebrates Diwali in Style
VIDEO | Rajasthan: Aerial visuals from Nahargarh Fort show fireworks and lightings dazzling the night sky as Jaipur celebrates Diwali.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 20, 2025
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/R4l07cxl0j - Oct 20, 2025 11:05 PM
Serving the City, Sharing the Joy: DCP Mahla Marks Diwali with Officers
#WATCH | New Delhi DCP Devesh Kumar Mahla distributes sweets among the Police personnel deployed on duty.#Diwali2025 pic.twitter.com/bfxTAF2X7q
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025 11:04 PM
Diwali Spirit on Patrol: Officers Celebrate Amidst Duty
VIDEO | Police officers celebrate Diwali while on duty.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 20, 2025
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/JktKSiyoc3 - Oct 20, 2025 10:52 PM
Festive Spirit on the Frontier: BSF Marks Diwali at Fulbari
- Oct 20, 2025 10:05 PM
Madurai’s Diwali: Lighting Hearts, Not Just Lamps!
VIDEO | Tamil Nadu: Madurai sparkles on Diwali as children light up the skies with fireworks and families unite in vibrant celebration.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 20, 2025
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/q8GltO1cQT - Oct 20, 2025 8:17 PM
Earthen Lamps Brighten Srinagar’s Historic Ghanta Ghar
#WATCH | Srinagar, J&K | The iconic Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk illuminated with earthern lamps on the occasion of #Diwali2025. pic.twitter.com/kh4adnfGNz
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025 8:15 PM
Laxminarayan Temple Glimmers in Delhi’s Diwali Spirit!!!
#WATCH | Delhi: Laxminarayan Temple illuminated on the occasion of #Diwali pic.twitter.com/VzVAF5RQGO
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025 8:12 PM
Amritsar's Golden Temple Shines Bright This Diwali!!!
VIDEO | Amritsar: Golden Temple dazzles with Diwali lights.#Diwali
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 20, 2025
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/N0qoqkVcsb - Oct 20, 2025 6:18 PM
Glitz, Glam, And Diwali Glow 2025
- Oct 20, 2025 5:02 PM
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- Oct 20, 2025 3:40 PM
British High Commissioner To India Celebrates Diwali In Delhi.
So excited to be celebrating my second #Diwali with my amazing team at @UKinIndia. This year’s celebration is extra special – with the visit of Prime Minister Modi to the UK and Prime Minister @KeirStarmer to India, the signing of the landmark trade deal, launch of #Vision2035… pic.twitter.com/1AbaIJJ4cm
— Lindy Cameron (@Lindy_Cameron) October 20, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025 3:14 PM
IAF Lights Up The Sky On Diwali!
Indian Air Force wishes you
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) October 20, 2025
Happy Diwali 2025.#IAF#HappyDiwali@DefenceMinIndia@SpokespersonMoD@HQ_IDS_India@adgpi@indiannavy@IndiannavyMedia@CareerinIAF pic.twitter.com/E4yeZXCAsK - Oct 20, 2025 3:02 PM
Celebrations at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin, Texas!
Diwali Greetings from Governor’s Mansion in Austin, Texas. https://t.co/Eql7qFNOju
— Sunanda Vashisht (@sunandavashisht) October 20, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025 2:50 PM
New Zealand Prime Minister wishes for Diwali.
Wishing everyone a very Happy Diwali. pic.twitter.com/mqSdWl3Cu8
— Christopher Luxon (@chrisluxonmp) October 20, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025 2:48 PMWorld Leaders Extend Diwali Wishes
Australian Prime Minister Diwali message
Happy Diwali. pic.twitter.com/Ty6aHXDsmA
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) October 19, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025 11:41 AMPM Modi Celebrates Diwali With Armed Forces Aboard INS Vikrant
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Diwali 2025 with India’s brave armed forces on INS Vikrant near Goa and Karwar, drawing a poetic parallel between the sunlit ocean and the lamps of the festival, honouring the courage and dedication of soldiers safeguarding the nation.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates Diwali with brave armed forces personnel, at INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar.
— ANI (@ANI) October 20, 2025
PM Modi says, "Today, on one side I have infinite horizons, infinite sky, and on the other side I have this giant, INS Vikrant, embodying… pic.twitter.com/gBQ1bWeZQr - Oct 20, 2025 11:40 AMPM Modi Wishes Citizens A Bright And Joyful Diwali
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the nation on Diwali 2025, encouraging everyone to embrace the festival’s spirit of joy, togetherness, and positivity.
Greetings on the occasion of Diwali. May this festival of lights illuminate our lives with harmony, happiness and prosperity. May the spirit of positivity prevail all around us.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 20, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025 11:39 AMPresident of India Wishes A Joyous And Eco-Friendly Diwali
The President of India extends warm Diwali 2025 greetings, urging citizens to celebrate responsibly, embracing eco-friendly practices while spreading light, joy, and togetherness across the nation.
On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians, both in India and across the world. pic.twitter.com/SbcMcNjx8R
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 20, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025 10:34 AMBest Direction to Face During Lakshmi Puja
For Diwali 2025, the most auspicious direction to face while performing Lakshmi Puja is north-east. It is believed that Maha Lakshmi enters homes from the north-east, and conducting the puja in this direction pleases her. Placing the altar and lighting diyas towards north-east enhances positive energy, attracts prosperity, and ensures the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi flow abundantly into your home.
- Oct 20, 2025 10:17 AMDiwali 2025: Lakshmi Puja Vidhi
On Diwali, performing Lakshmi Puja involves a blend of cleanliness, devotion, and ritual. Begin by thoroughly cleaning and decorating your home with rangoli, flowers, and diyas, and set up a clean altar facing east or north with idols or pictures of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kuber. Take a ritual bath and wear clean clothes, and optionally observe a light fast. Light diyas and incense sticks, offer flowers, sweets, rice, jaggery, coconut, and coins to the deities, and chant the Ganesh Vandana and Lakshmi mantras. Complete the puja with aarti and prayers for prosperity, health, and happiness, and distribute prasad among family members and neighbours to share the blessings and joy.
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