The French Embassy joined in on the confusion over Diwali dates in 2025 with a video on social media platform X. This year, there has been a confusion about whether Diwali will be celebrated on October 20 or 21.
In the video, employees of the French Embassy in India are seen discussing when the festival would be celebrated. In heartwarming moments, the video asks people to celebrate Diwali on both October 20 and 21.
An official is seen saying, "Whether it is the 20th or 21st of October the lights of Diwali always shine bright. Let us celebrate Diwali on both days. Shubh Deepavali."
When is Diwali 2025?
The confusion around the date of Diwali 2025 arises due to the Amavasya Tithi spanning two days. As per the Hindu calendar, the Amavasya Tithi begins on October 20, 2025, at 3:44 PM and ends on October 21, 2025, at 5:54 PM. Since the Tithi starts before sunset on October 20, that day is observed as the main Diwali celebration and Lakshmi Puja day.
The Kashi Vidwat Parishad, a respected body of scholars and spiritual authorities based in Varanasi, has officially confirmed the date of Diwali 2025. The Parishad held detailed consultations with astrologers and priests before reaching its conclusion.
“After extensive discussions with scholars, it was concluded that the full Pradosh Kaal (dusk period) falls on October 20, making it the most auspicious day for Lakshmi Puja,” said Prof Ramnarayan Dwivedi, National General Secretary of the Parishad.
This clarification from one of India’s most trusted religious councils has helped clear confusion among devotees about whether Diwali should be observed on October 20 or October 21. With this, temples, markets, and households across India are preparing to perform Lakshmi Puja on the evening of October 20, following the traditional timings prescribed in the Hindu Panchang.
In the video, employees of the French Embassy in India are seen discussing when the festival would be celebrated. In heartwarming moments, the video asks people to celebrate Diwali on both October 20 and 21.
An official is seen saying, "Whether it is the 20th or 21st of October the lights of Diwali always shine bright. Let us celebrate Diwali on both days. Shubh Deepavali."
When is Diwali 2025?
The confusion around the date of Diwali 2025 arises due to the Amavasya Tithi spanning two days. As per the Hindu calendar, the Amavasya Tithi begins on October 20, 2025, at 3:44 PM and ends on October 21, 2025, at 5:54 PM. Since the Tithi starts before sunset on October 20, that day is observed as the main Diwali celebration and Lakshmi Puja day.
The Kashi Vidwat Parishad, a respected body of scholars and spiritual authorities based in Varanasi, has officially confirmed the date of Diwali 2025. The Parishad held detailed consultations with astrologers and priests before reaching its conclusion.
“After extensive discussions with scholars, it was concluded that the full Pradosh Kaal (dusk period) falls on October 20, making it the most auspicious day for Lakshmi Puja,” said Prof Ramnarayan Dwivedi, National General Secretary of the Parishad.
This clarification from one of India’s most trusted religious councils has helped clear confusion among devotees about whether Diwali should be observed on October 20 or October 21. With this, temples, markets, and households across India are preparing to perform Lakshmi Puja on the evening of October 20, following the traditional timings prescribed in the Hindu Panchang.
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