Diwali 2024 Date: Should You Celebrate On October 31 Or November 1?

Should You Celebrate On October 31 Or November 1?

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Diwali is one of the biggest festivals of the year. As per the Hindu lunar calendar, it falls on the 15th day of the month of Kartik - the darkest night of the year.

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When is Diwali this year: October 31 or November 1?

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Diwali 2024: Shubh Muhurat

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Diwali 2024 Full Calendar

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Day 2: Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali (October 31, 2024)

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Day 3: Diwali (October 31, 2024)

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Day 4: Govardhan Puja (November 2, 2024)

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Day 5: Bhai Dooj (November 3, 2024)

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Should You Celebrate On October 31 Or November 1?

Diwali 2024 Date

Diwali is one of the biggest festivals of the year. As per the Hindu lunar calendar, it falls on the 15th day of the month of Kartik - the darkest night of the year.

When is Diwali this year: October 31 or November 1?

This year, Diwali falls on October 31. As per Drik Panchang, Choti Deepawali and Lakshmi Puja will be observed on the same day.

Diwali 2024: Shubh Muhurat

Lakshmi Puja Muhurat - 6:52 pm to 8:41 pm Pradosh Kaal - 6:10 pm to 8:52 pm Vrishabha Kaal - 6:52 pm to 8:41 pm Amavasya Tithi Begins - 6:22 am on October 31 Amavasya Tithi Ends - 8:46 am on November 1

Diwali 2024 Full Calendar

Day 1: Dhanteras (October 29, 2024)

Day 2: Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali (October 31, 2024)

It is celebrated on the second day. It honours Lord Krishna's triumph against the demonic Narakasura.

Day 3: Diwali (October 31, 2024)

It marks Lord Rama, Mata Sita, and Lakshman's return to Ayodhya. It also commemorates the victory of good over evil. People decorate their homes with earthen lamps (diyas), colourful rangoli, and lights and perform Lakshmi and Ganesh Puja in the evening.

Day 4: Govardhan Puja (November 2, 2024)

It is dedicated to the worship of Govardhan Parvat (mountain).

Day 5: Bhai Dooj (November 3, 2024)

The last day of Diwali festivities is celebrated as Bhai Dooj, Bhau Beej, or Bhaiya Dooj. It celebrates the special relationship between brothers and sisters.

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