Diwali 2025, the Hindu festival of lights, was celebrated across India on October 20. The five-day festival began on October 18 (Dhanteras) and continued until October 23 (Bhai Dooj). Key celebrations included PM Modi's Diwali with Navy personnel on INS Vikrant, President Murmu's Kerala visit, and festivities in temples, markets, and homes across the country. However, the celebrations were marred by severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR and several northern Indian cities. Multiple states including Delhi, Haryana, and Rajasthan imposed restrictions on sale and use of firecrackers, though enforcement remained weak.
Diwali 2025 Celebrated Across India on October 20
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Diwali 2025 celebrated on October 20 across India; five-day festival from Dhanteras (Oct 18) to Bhai Dooj (Oct 23) marred by severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
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- Diwali 2025 was celebrated across India on October 20, with the five-day festival running from October 18 (Dhanteras) to October 23 (Bhai Dooj)
- PM Modi celebrated Diwali with Navy personnel on INS Vikrant; President Murmu visited Kerala
- Severe air pollution affected Delhi-NCR and several northern Indian cities during the festival
- Multiple states including Delhi, Haryana, and Rajasthan imposed restrictions on sale and use of firecrackers, though enforcement remained weak
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Diwali 2025 was celebrated on 20 October across India, part of a five-day festival from Dhanteras (18 October) to Bhai Dooj (23 October). PM Modi marked Diwali aboard INS Vikrant; President Murmu visited Kerala. Delhi-NCR recorded severe air pollution despite firecracker restrictions in Delhi, Haryana, and Rajasthan; enforcement remained weak.
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When was Diwali 2025 celebrated in India?
Diwali 2025 was celebrated on **October 20**. The five-day festival ran from **October 18 (Dhanteras)** to **October 23 (Bhai Dooj)**, with Diwali itself on October 20.
How did PM Modi celebrate Diwali 2025?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali 2025 with **Indian Navy personnel onboard INS Vikrant**, India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier, off the coast of Goa. He participated in a yoga session and witnessed a flypast by MiG-29K fighter jets.
What environmental issues accompanied Diwali 2025 celebrations?
Diwali 2025 celebrations were marred by **severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR** and several northern Indian cities. Delhi's AQI peaked at **451 (Severe category)** the morning after Diwali, with PM2.5 concentrations 59 times above WHO guidelines.
What is the five-day Diwali festival schedule for 2025?
The five-day Diwali 2025 festival schedule was: **October 18 - Dhanteras**, October 19 - Choti Diwali, **October 20 - Diwali (main day)**, October 21 - Govardhan Puja, and **October 23 - Bhai Dooj**.
Where did President Murmu spend Diwali 2025?
President Droupadi Murmu celebrated Diwali 2025 in **Kerala**, as part of the national celebrations. PM Modi spent Diwali with Navy personnel on INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa.
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