Home / Lifestyle / Melbourne's Indian Families Gear Up for Diwali 2025 Celebrations
Melbourne's Indian Families Gear Up for Diwali 2025 Celebrations
18 Oct
Summary
- Diwali to be celebrated on October 21, 2025 in Melbourne
- Lakshmi Puja muhurat from 7:43 PM to 9:52 PM on Diwali night
- Homes will be lit with diyas, and families will gather to celebrate renewal and hope
As the streets of Melbourne begin to bloom with spring color and the evenings grow longer, Indian families across the city are preparing for one of the most beloved festivals of the year, Diwali, the Festival of Lights. On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, these families will gather to celebrate renewal and hope, with homes lit by diyas and the sound of prayers filling the air.
The highlight of Diwali night is the Lakshmi Puja, performed to seek blessings from Goddess Lakshmi for wealth, peace, and wellbeing in the year ahead. In Melbourne, the Lakshmi Puja muhurat falls between 7:43 PM and 9:52 PM, during the auspicious Pradosh Kaal period after sunset. This window is considered spiritually powerful, and families will perform the puja with full devotion and preparation.
As the city's Indian community comes together to mark this joyous occasion, the streets of Melbourne will be transformed, reflecting the vibrant spirit of Diwali and the deep-rooted traditions that continue to thrive in the city.
