Diwali 2024: Date, muhurat & significance

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Published By : Tuhina Sahoo | October 22, 2024 7:45 AM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 22: Diwali- the Festival of Lights, is a major Hindu festival celebrated with grandeur. This year, it falls on October 31, marking the 15th day of Kartik, the darkest night of the year.

Key Dates and Shubh Muhurat:

Choti Deepawali and Lakshmi Puja: October 31

Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 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:

October 29: Dhanteras

October 31: Choti Diwali (Narak Chaturdashi) and Diwali

November 2: Govardhan Puja

November 3: Bhai Dooj

Significance of Each Day:

Dhanteras: Marks the start of Diwali, where people worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber for wealth, often buying gold.

Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali): Celebrates Lord Krishna's victory over the demon Narakasura.

Diwali: Commemorates Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, with homes adorned in lights and diyas.

Govardhan Puja: Honors Lord Krishna's lifting of Govardhan Hill to protect the people of Mathura.

Bhai Dooj: Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.

 

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