Diwali 2025 — The Festival of Lights
Diwali, or Deepawali, is more than just the festival of lights—it’s a celebration of positivity, faith, and new beginnings. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on Monday, October 20, 2025, marking the Amavasya Tithi of the Kartik month.
The five-day festival begins with Dhanteras, followed by Choti Diwali (Narak Chaturdashi), the main Diwali night (Badi Diwali or Lakshmi Puja), Govardhan Puja, and ends with Bhai Dooj.
At the heart of every Diwali celebration are diyas—tiny earthen lamps that symbolize the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. But have you ever wondered how many diyas you should light each day? Here’s your simple guide.
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Dhanteras — Start the Festival with 13 Diyas
Dhanteras marks the beginning of the Diwali celebrations and is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Dhanvantari, and Lord Kubera. Lighting diyas on this day is said to attract prosperity and positive energy.
Traditionally, 13 diyas are lit—each representing good luck, health, and wealth.
Here’s how to place them:
- 1 diya at the entrance of your home to invite prosperity.
- 1 diya in the kitchen to ensure abundance and nourishment.
- 1 diya near money and jewelry lockers for wealth.
- Several diyas around your home temple for divine blessings.
These diyas brighten the start of the festival and set the tone for the days ahead.
Choti Diwali — Light 14 Diyas to Ward Off Negativity
The second day, Choti Diwali (also known as Kali Chaudas or Narak Chaturdashi), is about clearing away darkness and negativity—both spiritual and emotional.
People usually light 14 diyas on this day:
- 11 diyas placed around a thali (plate) and
- 1 diya with four faces (called Chaturmukhi diya) in the center, lit first to represent protection from evil and the illumination of all four directions.
Some even add a bit of sugar or jaggery near the diyas as a sign of wishing for a sweet and prosperous life. The glow of these lamps represents the victory of good over negativity.
Badi Diwali — Light as Many Diyas as You Can
The main day of Diwali, also called Badi Diwali or Lakshmi Puja, is the most significant. It’s when Goddess Lakshmi is welcomed into homes with lights, prayers, and devotion.
On this night, there’s no fixed number of diyas—you can light as many as your heart desires. Homes, courtyards, and balconies are illuminated with rows of glowing lamps.
Here’s a quick setup idea:
- Place diyas along your main door and windowsills.
- Keep one diya in every room to spread positivity.
- Float a few diyas in water bowls with flowers for a serene touch.
Each lamp you light is believed to guide Goddess Lakshmi into your home and bring in wealth, happiness, and new opportunities.
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A Gentle Reminder
These numbers are traditional guidelines, not rigid rules. The key is intention—lighting diyas with a pure heart and gratitude matters more than how many you light.
Also, remember safety:
Keep diyas away from curtains or flammable materials and never leave them unattended.
So this Diwali, let every flame you light remind you that even the smallest spark of positivity can outshine the darkest night.
