Diwali 2024 Calendar: Diwali, also known as the festival of lights is around the corner. People have started to light and decorate their houses. The Ramayana says that Lord Ram, along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after 14 years in exile on this day and the whole city was decorated with earthen lamps since it was a day of Amavasya (New Moon). Diwali celebrations begin with Dhanteras and end with Bhai Dooj. These five days are celebrated with a lot of joy and fervour. Drik Panchang says that various rituals are followed during these five days of Diwali celebration and Goddess Lakshmi along with many other deities are worshipped. Also Read: However, Goddess Lakshmi is the most important deity during Diwali Puja. Amavasya day is the most important day in the five days of Diwali celebration and is known as Lakshmi Puja, Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja and Diwali Puja.The most auspicious time to perform Lakshmi Puja on Diwali is after sunset. The time after sunset is called Pradosh. The Amavasya Tithi prevailing at the time of Pradosh is especially important for Diwali Puja. Therefore, the day of Diwali Puja is decided on this combination of Amavasya and Pradosh.
Here, take a look at the complete Diwali calendar.- Dhanteras, Yam Deepam: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
- Kali Chaudas, Hanuman Puja, Chhoti Diwali, Narak Chaturdashi: October 30, 2024
- Diwali, Lakshmi Puja: October 31, 2024
- Govardhan Puja: November 2, 2024
- Bhai Dooj: November 3, 2023
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