# Diwali’s celebration this year has been split between today and tomorrow, as the Amavasya period spans two days with varying sunset times. Cities where the sun sets after 5:30 p.m. celebrate today, while others observe it tomorrow. The festival symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Temples are adorned with colourful lights and festive decorations. The day is also marked by Lakshmi Puja, a Hindu occasion for the veneration of the goddess of prosperity.
Diwali 2025 celebration split between today and tomorrow due to lunar calendar