Diwali, also popularly known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the widely celebrated festivals in India and among Hindu communities worldwide. The festival of Diwali holds deep cultural, religious, and social significance, symbolising the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm, joy, and a sense of community, typically over five days across India. Diwali is celebrated between around mid-September and mid-November with celebrations generally lasting for five or six days. According to drikpanchang, the new moon day, which is known as Amavasya, is the most significant day of the five days of Diwali festivities and known as Lakshmi Puja, Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja and Diwali Puja. Chhath Puja 2024 Date in Bihar: When Is Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya and Usha Arghya? Get Full Calendar and Know Importance of Chhath Mahaparv Dedicated to Chhathi Maiya and Surya Devta.

Diwali is a five-day festival that starts with Dhanteras and ends with Bhai Dooj. This year, Diwali 2024 will begin on October 29 with Dhanteras and continue till Bhai Dooj on November 3. In this article, let’s learn more about the Diwali 2024 Full Calendar, Dhanteras 2024 date, Lakshmi Puja 2024 date and more about the auspicious Hindu festival.

Check the Full Diwali 2024 Date-Wise Calendar:

Date Festival and Ritual Names
October 28, 2024, Monday Govatsa Dwadashi, Vasu Baras
October 29, 2024, Tuesday Dhantrayodashi, Dhanteras, Dhanvantari Trayodashi
October 30, 2024, Wednesday Kali Chaudas, Hanuman Puja
October 31, 2024, Thursday Narak Chaturdashi
November 1, 2024, Friday Laxmi Puja (Lakshmi Puja), Diwali Snan, Diwali Devpuja
November 2, 2024, Saturday Govardhan Puja
November 3, 2024, Sunday Bhai Dooj or Bhau Beej

Goddess Lakshmi is the most significant deity during Diwali Puja. During the five-day festivity of Diwali, various rituals are followed and along with Goddess Lakshmi, several other Gods and Goddesses are worshipped. The most widely known story of Diwali is the return of Lord Rama, along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana, to his kingdom of Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and his victory over the demon king Ravana. October 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

The people of Ayodhya welcomed them by lighting oil lamps (diyas) throughout the city, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. Diwali also marks the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and is considered an auspicious time for new beginnings and financial ventures.

(Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on beliefs and legends only. Before applying any information in real life, consult the concerned expert.)

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