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Diwali 2024: Date, Time, Significance, and Rituals

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This year, Diwali, a five-day festival of lights, will begin with Dhanteras on October 29, followed by Chhoti Diwali on October 31, and culminate with Bhai Dooj. The main day of Diwali, celebrated on Kartik Amavasya, is dedicated to Laxmi Pujan, where families worship Goddess Lakshmi, the harbinger of wealth and well-being. Diwali is usually celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashvin and Kartika, which generally happen to occur between mid-October and mid-November.

Key Takeaways:

  • Diwali 2024 will begin with Dhanteras on October 29 and Chhoti Diwali on October 31, with a one-day gap between the two celebrations.
  • The main day of Diwali, celebrated on Kartik Amavasya, is dedicated to Laxmi Pujan, where families worship Goddess Lakshmi.
  • Diwali is usually celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashvin and Kartika, which generally happen to occur between mid-October and mid-November.
  • The festival of lights is celebrated to commemorate the return of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, to his kingdom of Ayodhya after vanquishing the demon king Ravana.
  • In South India, Diwali is observed to commemorate Lord Krishna's victory over the demon Narakasura.
  • Diwali is also believed to mark the wedding of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, as well as the emergence of Goddess Lakshmi on the new moon night during the month of Kartik.
  • Globally, Deepavali is celebrated with immense joy and enthusiasm, with households honoring Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi through special prayers.
  • Families share sweets and gifts with neighbors and friends, and the festivities are further enlivened by children and adults bursting firecrackers and lighting diyas.

Statistics:

  • Diwali will be celebrated on Friday, November 1st, with the most favorable time for the celebrations from 5:36 PM to 6:16 PM.
  • The Pradosh Kaal, a highly auspicious time, will occur from 5:36 PM to 8:11 PM, while the Vrishabha Kaal will take place from 6:20 PM to 8:15 PM.
  • The Amavasya Tithi, or the new moon phase, will begin at 3:52 PM on October 31 and will last until 6:16 PM on November 1, 2024.

Sources:

  • Drikpanchang
  • Contify.com
  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.

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