Diwali 2025 date finalized by Mukti Mandap Pandit Sabha of Puri

Bhubaneswar(15/10/2025): The confusion over the date of Diwali celebrations in Odisha has been cleared.

The Mukti Mandap Pandit Sabha of Puri has fixed October 20 for observing both Diwali and Paya Shraddha, resolving differences found in various almanacs. According to the Sabha, the Amavasya tithi on October 21 will last for only 14 minutes, making it unsuitable for Diwali rituals.

Based on astrological calculations, the Sabha announced that Diwali and Paya Shraddha observances should begin at 3:23 pm on October 20. The decision was made public after a meeting of the Mukti Mandap Pandit Mahasabha.

The priests clarified that celebrating Diwali on October 21 would not align with traditional Hindu norms. The Sabha has also requested the Odisha government to declare October 20 as an official public holiday for Diwali.