Happy Diwali 2025: Diwali, the festival of lights, is not just a celebration of happiness, sweets and decorations. It is a spiritual reminder that even a flicker of light can dispel the deepest darkness. Falling on Monday, October 20, 2025, the five-day festival begins with Dhanteras and ends with Bhai Dooj, with Chhoti Diwali and Badi Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) forming the center of the festivities.
At the center of every Diwali celebration is a sacred ritual, the lighting of lamps. These little clay lamps aren’t just decorative; They symbolize purity, prosperity and the victory of light over negativity. But do you know that the number of lamps you light every day has special significance? According to Hindu tradition, each diya attracts different types of energy, ranging from wealth and health to happiness and divine grace.
To ensure that your home glows with positivity, luck and abundance, here is your complete diya-lighting guide for Chhoti Diwali and Big Diwali 2025.
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Chhoti Diwali (Kali Chaudas): Light 14 lamps for protection and positivity
Lighting 14 lamps on Chhoti Diwali is believed to provide protection, remove negativity and strengthen the spiritual energy in the home.
Traditionally, 11 lamps are placed on the edge of a thali, with a four-faced lamp at the centre, symbolizing the four directions and balance in life. First of all the central lamp should be lit.
Many families place a pinch of sugar or sweets near the lamps, as a symbolic gesture that they wish to fill their homes with sweetness, peace and happiness. It is said that the soft glow of the lamps on this night cleanses the surroundings of any negativity, making for a bright and joyful Diwali day.
Big Diwali (Lakshmi Puja): Fill every corner with light and abundance
The main day of Diwali, also known as Badi Diwali or Lakshmi Puja, is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, who brings wealth, fortune and prosperity. On this night, lighting many lamps in your home and courtyard symbolizes inviting the Goddess into every corner of your life.
Many devotees keep lamps:
1. Near the main entrance to guide Goddess Lakshmi inside the house.
2. Around windows, balconies and courtyards to spread happiness and light.
3. In the puja room as a symbol of gratitude and devotion.
Tradition holds that the more you illuminate your home with sincerity and faith, the stronger the energy of prosperity and happiness will be.
Beyond the numbers: The real feeling of lighting lamps
Although these rituals provide guidance, there are no set rules regarding how many lamps to light. The key lies in intention and devotion. Whether you light three lamps or thirty, what really matters is to do it with a pure heart, inviting light, harmony and gratitude into your home.
Safety Tip: Always place lamps on stable surfaces away from clothing and ensure they are never left unattended. A safe Diwali is a happy Diwali.
As the lamps flicker softly in the night, they remind us that every flame, no matter how small, has the power to illuminate the darkest of places. This Diwali, let each diya illuminate your home with hope, happiness and divine blessings.
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