Diwali 2025: The Festival of Lights, Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is almost here and as we mark one of the most celebrated and auspicious Hindu festivals, the crucial question about number of diyas lights up. Falling on the 15th day of Kartik in the Hindu lunar calendar, this festival is celebrated on the Amavasya Tithi.

Choti Diwali (Kali Chaudas) : How many earthen lamps to light on Badi Diwali?

It is considered auspicious to light 14 diyas during Choti Diwali, the second day of Diwali festivities, which is being celebrated today, October 18. On Naraka Chaturdashi, one must place a four-faced diya in the centre with 11 diyas surrounding it. The centre one should be lit first followed by others. Symbolic of sweetness and prosperity, add a touch of sugar or sweets to the diyas.

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