Diwali 2025 – BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi Key Dates
BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi is pleased to announce the key dates for Diwali 2025 celebrations: Diwali Day will fall on Monday, October 20, 2025, with a special opening of the Mandir premises for all to visit and celebrate this occasion with their friends and loved ones. In the lead-up, the Mandir will host cultural programs and devotional events daily from October 18th, culminating in the main festivities. The public is warmly invited to join in the lights, prayers, and festivities.
Dhanteras – Saturday, 18 October 2025
Blessings for wealth and well-being
Dhan Puja – 7:20 PM to 8:20 PM (Online)
Join us together with your family for a sacred Dhan Puja from the comfort of your home, seeking blessings for wealth and well-being. Please download the preparation guidelines shared below and be ready at the auspicious time mentioned above. The link to the live webcast will be shared here on the day
Diwali Celebrations – Monday, 20 October 2025
Lighting the path with Love and Spirituality
(Mandir will remain open only for this Monday)
Mandir Darshan – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Diwali is a time to seek divine blessings and renew the bonds of love and faith. Bring your loved ones, offer your prayers, and begin the new year with the grace of Bhagwan. Let’s come together at the Mandir to celebrate this auspicious day.
Diwali Puja – 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Join us together with your family for a sacred Puja at the Mandir, seeking blessings for a prosperous year ahead. Embrace the divine atmosphere, offer your devotion, and start the new year with spiritual grace. Register now. (Visitors are welcome to bring their account books for this Puja.)
Annakut – Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Handmade with love
Darshan Time – 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Annakut is the ancient Vedic ceremony of devotionally offering the first meal of the New Year to Bhagwan. It is an offering made in thanksgiving for all his providence over the past year and allows devotees to seek his blessings for the year ahead.
Maha Annakut – Sat-Sun, 25-26 October 2025
Grand Offering
Annakut Darshan – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Maha-Annakut is the grand offering of hundreds of different vegetarian dishes, lovingly cooked, artistically arranged and devoutly offered to Bhagwan. This year, special thematic decorations and displays of sacred trees and fruits will enhance the spiritual atmosphere.
You and your family can also join in this divine offering by donating to Annakut Thalis seva. You can choose the number of Thalis and the deity to which you wish to offer the Annakut Thali. Every offering represents your family’s gratitude and devotion at the feet of Bhagwan. Register your Annakut Thali today.
Mandir Visit
Annakut Thali seva or Diwali Puja registration does not count for your Mandir visit registration. A separate Mandir Visit Registration is mandatory for Mandir entry at mandir.ae/book-visit.
Carrying food items (including prasad) and any belongings or bags is prohibited within the mandir premises.
Make sure to read the visitor’s guidelines to avoid any delays at the security at mandir.ae/visit.
