The festive season is here. The months of October and November are extremely auspicious for the people of India. With the culmination of nine-day Navratri festival, devotees gear up for Diwali festivities. Celebrating the triumph of good over evil, Diwali, also known as Deepawali or Deepavali, is observed to mark the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. The legends and traditions of the Festival of Lights vary. Diwali 2024 starts on October 28. However, there is still a lot of confusion among the festive enthusiasts about the exact dates of Diwali 2024. Is Deepawali 2024 on October 31 or November? In this article, we bring you the exact Diwali 2024 dates with Dhanteras Date, Choti and Badi Diwali auspicious timings and other important details of the Diwali 2024 calendar.

Diwali 2024 Dates: Is Deepawali on October 31 or November 1?

Before knowing the exact dates of Badi and Choti Diwali 2024, we will have to know the celebrations and rituals preceding the festival. The celebration of Diwali begins with Govatsa Dwadashi, which this year falls on October 28. Also known as Vasu Baras, the celebration includes the worshipping of cows and calves. Dhantrayodashi 2024 falls on October 29. Kali Chaudas, also known as Bhut Chaturdashi or Naraka Chaturdashi on October 30. On this day, some parts of the country observe Hanuman Puja ahead of the Diwali festival. The Diwali 2024 Abhyang Snan is on October 31. The midnight of October 31 marks the observance of Kali Puja 2024. The day of Naraka Chatudashi is also observed as Choti Diwali, meaning Choti Diwali 2024 is on October 31. The festival of Diwali 2024 culminates with Bhai Dooj on November 3.

Diwali 2024 Calendar: Important Dates and Auspicious Timings

  • Govatsa Dwadashi 2024, also known as Vasu Baras, is on October 28. The Pradoshkala Govatsa Dwadashi Muhurat starts from 06:06 PM to 08:37 PM. The Dwadashi Tithi begins at 07:50 AM on October 28, 2024, and ends at 10:31 AM on October 29, 2024.

  • Dhantrayodashi 2024 falls on October 29. The Dhanteras 2024 Puja Muhurat starts from 07:04 PM to 08:36 PM. The same day of Dhantrayodashi is marked as Yama Deepam, marking the beginning of Diwali. The Yama Deepam Sayan Sandhya begins from 06:06 PM to 07:21 PM.

  • Kali Chaudas 2024, also known as Bhoot Chaturdashi or Naraka Chaturdashi, is on October 30 in the Diwali 2024 calendar. The Kali Chaudas Muhurat starts at 11:57 PM and ends at 12:47 AM on October 31. The Chaturdashi Tithi begins at 01:15 PM on October 30, 2024, and ends at 03:52 PM on October 31, 2024. On this day, devotees observe Hanuman Puja. The Deepavali Hanuman Puja Muhurat on October 30 starts at 11:57 PM and ends at 12:47 AM on October 31.

  • The Diwali Abhyang Snan 2024 is on October 31. The Abhyang Snan Muhurat starts from 05:29 AM to 06:38 AM.

  • Diwali 2024 Lakshmi Puja is on October 31. The Lakshmi Puja Muhurat starts from 06:56 PM to 08:36 PM. The day of Lakshmi Puja marks Choti Diwali.

  • While some parts of the country observe Lakshmi Puja on Choti Diwali, West Bengal, Orissa and Assam observes Kali Puja, also known as Kali Pujo or Shyama Puja on this day. Kali Puja 2024 is on October 31. The Kali Puja Nishita Time starts from 11:57 PM to 12:47 AM, November 01.

  • According to tradition, the main Diwali or Badi Diwali is celebrated on Amavasya Tithi during the Hindu month of Kartik. Amavasya 2024 is falling for two days, October 31 and November 1. The Amavasya Tithi begins at 03:52 PM on October 31 and ends at 06:16 PM on November 1.

  • Govardhan Puja 2024 will be celebrated on November 2. The Govardhan Puja Pratahkala Muhurat starts from 06:39 AM to 08:56 AM.

  • Bhai Dooj 2024, also known as Bhau Beej, Bhatra Dwitiya, Bhai Dwitiya and Bhathru Dwithiya, is on November 3. The Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time is from 01:30 PM to 03:47 PM.

Diwali holds immense cultural and religious significance in India. The festival symbolises the triumph of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and light over darkness. We wish you and your family a very Happy Diwali!

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