Diwali 2025 Celebrations in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, a city famous for its culture and lively energy, lights up with excitement during Diwali. The streets shimmer with diyas, local bazaars bustle with festive shoppers, and the aroma of traditional sweets fills the air, capturing the essence of Gujarat’s grandest celebration.

Diwali in Ahmedabad is a five-day festival that begins with Dhanteras, when locals light diyas and decorate their homes with torans and bandhanwars. Kali Chaudas is the second day, when people offer prayers to Goddess Kali to remove negative energies and overcome fear and obstacles. The main day, Diwali or Lakshmi Puja, sees homes and community spaces illuminated with oil lamps as families worship Goddess Lakshmi.

The fourth day, Govardhan Puja / Bestu Varas, marks the Gujarati New Year, celebrated with symbolic Govardhan Hills, Annakut offerings, and cattle worship. The festival concludes with Bhai Dooj, a day when brothers visit their sisters and families strengthen their bonds.

During these days, you can explore the lively markets of Manek Chowk, Ratan Pole, and Law Garden for festive shopping and savour traditional treats. Key landmarks like Sabarmati Riverfront, Kankaria Lake, Hutheesing Temple, and Hare Krishna Mandir host cultural programmes and are beautifully decorated with fairy lights, rangolis and flowers.
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5 Days of Diwali in Ahmedabad

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Day 1: Dhanteras

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Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations in Ahmedabad, signalling the start of the festive season. People thoroughly clean and decorate their homes with colourful rangolis and tiny footprints of Goddess Lakshmi, made from rice flour, to welcome prosperity. 

The city’s markets, especially CG Road and Manek Chowk, bustle with people buying gold, silver, and utensils believed to bring good fortune. As evening falls, families gather to perform the Lakshmi Puja, light rows of diyas, and offer sweets to the goddess. The glowing lamps and cheerful atmosphere set the tone for the joyous days of Diwali.
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Day 2: Narak Chaturdashi or Kali Chaudas

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The second day of Diwali in Ahmedabad, known as Kali Chaudas or Narak Chaturdashi, is dedicated to removing negativity and invoking strength. On this day, people offer prayers to Lord Hanuman and Goddess Maha-Kali, seeking protection from evil through rituals involving sesame laddoos, coconuts, sindur, chandan, flowers, and oil.

This day also has an agricultural connection, with families preparing dishes from freshly harvested produce, like poha, as a gesture of gratitude. Many households honour their ancestors or worship their Kul Devi, ensuring that age-old family traditions continue during this auspicious celebration.
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Day 3: Diwali or Lakshmi Pujan

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The third day of Diwali is the most celebrated day in Ahmedabad, dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Homes and community spaces are illuminated with rows of diyas, candles, and decorative lights, creating a warm and joyous atmosphere. Families perform Lakshmi Puja, offering sweets, flowers, and prayers to invite prosperity and happiness for the year ahead.

The day is also marked by the lighting of fireworks and exchanging of gifts and festive treats among friends and relatives. Streets and marketplaces glow with decorations, and cultural events, such as music and dance performances, add to the vibrant celebrations, making this day the heart of Diwali celebrations in Ahmedabad.
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Day 4: Govardhan Puja / Bestu Varas

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The fourth day of Diwali in Ahmedabad celebrates both Govardhan Puja and Bestu Varas, the Gujarati New Year. On Govardhan Puja, families create symbolic Govardhan Hills from cow dung, flowers, and sweets, offering them to Lord Krishna to thank him for protection and abundance. Cattle are decorated, and Annakut offerings, a mountain of food, are made to signify prosperity.

As Bestu Varas, people visit relatives, friends, and business associates, exchange sweets, dry fruits, and gifts, and young boys sell Sabras (salt), symbolising hope and good fortune. Businesses open for the first time in the new year, while households enjoy festive foods like mathiya and follow customary practices.
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Day 5: Bhai Dooj

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The fifth is Bhai Dooj (Bhau Beej in Gujarat), which celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters apply a tilak on their brothers’ foreheads, perform aarti, and pray for their health and prosperity. Brothers, in return, give gifts and share traditional festive treats like shrikhanda-puri or basundi-puri. 

During Diwali in Ahmedabad, this day also marks the conclusion of the five-day celebrations, with families visiting each other and strengthening ties. Those without brothers may offer prayers to the Moon God, ensuring that the rituals are observed with devotion, respect, and the warmth of family traditions.
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Places to Visit in Ahmedabad During Diwali

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Sabarmati Ashram

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The Sabarmati Riverfront glows with thousands of diyas, lanterns, and decorative lights, which are reflected on the river, during Diwali in Ahmedabad. Here, you can watch light shows, fireworks, and street performances and partake in community events, which are held near the river. Along the lower walkway, you can enjoy cycling and boating experiences, while at the upper level, you can explore the food stalls and local markets, which sell sweets and handicrafts.

You can witness simple diya lighting and prayer gatherings, which reflect Gandhian traditions of peace and simplicity, in the Sabarmati Ashram nearby. By visiting both locations, you can experience the lively lights and crowds on one side and the Ashram's quiet devotion on the other.
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Law Garden and CG Road

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Law Garden and CG Road are some of the busiest places to visit during Diwali in Ahmedabad. The Law Garden night market bustles with stalls offering ethnic clothes, silver jewellery, colourful bangles, and Gujarati handicrafts for your shopping pleasure. You can also find festive items like decorative diyas and torans for home decorations.

You can take in the aroma of hot fafda, jalebi, and other snacks, which make it a great place to eat and shop at the same time. On CG Road, shops stay open till late and are lit up with strings of lights and festive displays.
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People Also Ask About Ahmedabad

  1. When is Diwali celebrated in Ahmedabad?

    Diwali in Ahmedabad usually falls in October or November, depending on the Hindu lunar calendar. The main celebrations are on the third day of the festival, known as Lakshmi Puja.
  2. How is Diwali celebrated in Ahmedabad?

    People in Ahmedabad celebrate Diwali by decorating their homes with lamps, rangolis, and lights. Fireworks, traditional sweets, and family gatherings are also an important part of the celebration.
  3. What are the best places to visit in Ahmedabad during Diwali?

    Manek Chowk, Law Garden, Kankaria Lake, and local markets like CG Road and Relief Road are popular for shopping and enjoying festive lights.
  4. What traditional food or sweets are popular in Ahmedabad during Diwali?

    Sweets like Mohanthal and Kaju Katli and snacks like Fafda, Chakli and Jalebi are commonly enjoyed.
  5. Is it safe to use fireworks in Ahmedabad?

    Yes, it is safe to use fireworks in Ahmedabad, but it’s important to follow safety rules, use them in open spaces, and supervise children while lighting fireworks.
  6. Where can I buy Diwali decorations and gifts in Ahmedabad?

    Popular markets for Diwali shopping include Law Garden, Ratan Pole, Manek Chowk, and CG Road, offering lights, diyas, rangolis, and gifts.
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