Deepavali and Lakshmi Puja are one of the most important Hindu festivals in Tamil Nadu. Diwali in 2025 in Tamil Nadu is on October 20 as per Tamil Calendar. Lakshmi Puja will be held on October 20. Narak Chturdashi is observed as Diwali in Tamil Nadu.
In Tamil Nadu and generally in South India , Deepavali is celebrated to commemorate the killing of the demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna.
In Kerala, Deepavali is a low-key affair and some people consider it as the return of Lord Ram from exile.
In Kerala, Deepavali is a low-key affair and some people consider it as the return of Lord Ram from exile.
There may be difference in date and myth but the central theme that good wins over evil, remains the same.
InNorth India , Diwali commemorates the return of Lord Ram along with Sita and Lakshman from his 14 years of exile after killing Ravana.
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