Indian stock markets are set for a special Muhurat Trading session on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. This one-hour trading window marks the start of Samvat 2082, symbolizing prosperity. The National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange will be closed for Diwali Laxmi Pujan on October 21 and Balipratipada on October 22.
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Choti Diwali 2025 arrives on October 19. This day precedes Diwali, marking the triumph of good over evil. People prepare by cleansing homes and spirits. Ritual baths and lighting diyas are central. Homes are decorated with rangolis and flowers. Wishes and messages are shared to spread positivity. The celebration signifies light overcoming darkness and knowledge dispelling ignorance. Read more below!
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