Diwali 2005 Date — Wednesday, November 2, 2005
When is Diwali in 2005? Diwali 2005 falls on Wednesday, November 2, 2005.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2005 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 30 October 2005 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Mon, 31 October 2005 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 2 November 2005 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Wed, 2 November 2005 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Thu, 3 November 2005 |
About Diwali
Diwali (Deepavali) is the festival of lights marking the return of Rama to Ayodhya in many traditions, and Lakshmi Puja for prosperity in others. Homes are cleaned, oil lamps and LEDs are lit, and families gather for evening Lakshmi–Ganesha worship. Regional calendars place the main Lakshmi Puja on Amavasya in the month of Kartika.
How to observe
Clean and decorate the home, set a Lakshmi–Ganesha altar, light diyas at dusk, offer sweets and fruits, and perform aarti. Many businesses begin new account books on Diwali. Confirm the exact Lakshmi Puja muhurta for your city — related observances fall on nearby days on the Kartika calendar.
Why we celebrate
Return of Rama to Ayodhya; worship of Lakshmi-Ganesha for prosperity and removal of Alakshmi. New year in many business communities.
How it is celebrated
Diyas, rangoli, Lakshmi puja, fireworks, family gatherings, annakut in temples.
Puja timing
Lakshmi puja during Pradosh kaal of Amavasya (after sunset, fixed muhurta varies by city).
Foods & offerings
Sweets (ladoo, barfi), savory snacks, annakut bhog; vegetarian feast.
Rituals
- Clean home; draw rangoli and light diyas.
- Lakshmi-Ganesha puja with coins, account books.
- Aarti and distribute prasad.
- Exchange gifts; light lamps at entrance.
Diwali dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Fri, 12 November 2004 |
| 2005 | Wed, 2 November 2005 |
| 2006 | Sun, 22 October 2006 |
| 2007 | Fri, 9 November 2007 |
| 2008 | Tue, 28 October 2008 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2005
- Govardhan Puja 2005 date — Wed, 2 November 2005
- Bhai Dooj 2005 date — Thu, 3 November 2005
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2005 date — Mon, 31 October 2005
- Dhanteras 2005 date — Sun, 30 October 2005
- Chhath Puja 2005 date — Mon, 7 November 2005
- Skanda Sashti 2005 date — Mon, 7 November 2005
- Tulsi Vivah 2005 date — Sun, 13 November 2005
- Karva Chauth 2005 date — Fri, 21 October 2005
- Kartik Purnima 2005 date — Tue, 15 November 2005
- Sharad Purnima 2005 date — Mon, 17 October 2005
- Dussehra 2005 date — Thu, 13 October 2005
- Durga Puja 2005 date — Tue, 11 October 2005
