Learn about Diwali, Festival of Lights
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Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated on Monday, October 20, 2025, commemorating the victory of good over evil. The main ritual, Lakshmi
Governor Josh Shapiro signed a law establishing Diwali on the fifteenth day of Kartik in the Hindu lunisolar calendar, making Pennsylvania one of the states that acknowledged it much earlier. In 2023, the administration of New York declared Diwali to be a public school holiday, allowing for school holiday.
The holiday is a major event in India, particularly for followers of Hinduism and Sikhism, and is marked by candle and lamp lighting.
The lamps were lit in the northern Indian temple town of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.
India gears up for Diwali on October 20, 2025, the festival of lights, with Lakshmi Puja being the evening's highlight. This year's auspicious timing,
Happy Diwali 2025 Wishes, Images, Messages, WhatsApp Status, Instagram, Facebook and Greetings: Mark this joyous festival by sharing heartfelt messages and warm wishes with family, friends, and colleagues,
Celebrate Diwali 2025 with Om Jai Laxmi Mata Aarti lyrics in Hindi & English, invoking Goddess Laxmi’s blessings for wealth, happiness, and prosperity.