Diwali 2085 Date — Thursday, October 18, 2085
When is Diwali in 2085? Diwali 2085 falls on Thursday, October 18, 2085.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2085 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Tue, 16 October 2085 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Wed, 17 October 2085 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Thu, 18 October 2085 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Fri, 19 October 2085 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Sat, 20 October 2085 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2084 | Sun, 29 October 2084 |
| 2085 | Thu, 18 October 2085 |
| 2086 | Wed, 6 November 2086 |
| 2087 | Sun, 26 October 2087 |
| 2088 | Sat, 13 November 2088 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2085
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2085 date — Wed, 17 October 2085
- Govardhan Puja 2085 date — Fri, 19 October 2085
- Dhanteras 2085 date — Tue, 16 October 2085
- Bhai Dooj 2085 date — Sat, 20 October 2085
- Chhath Puja 2085 date — Wed, 24 October 2085
- Skanda Sashti 2085 date — Wed, 24 October 2085
- Karva Chauth 2085 date — Sat, 6 October 2085
- Tulsi Vivah 2085 date — Tue, 30 October 2085
- Kartik Purnima 2085 date — Thu, 1 November 2085
- Sharad Purnima 2085 date — Wed, 3 October 2085
- Dussehra 2085 date — Sat, 29 September 2085
- Durga Puja 2085 date — Thu, 27 September 2085
