Diwali 2024: Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists celebrate the holy festival of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, as one of the most important holidays in India and also throughout the world. The celebration represents the win of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. Families in india gather during this time to celebrate, exchange gifts and sweets, light, oil lamps (diyas), and offer prayers to the supreme Godess Laxmi, Lord Ganesh, Lord Shri Ram and Ma Sita in order to ask for their blessings. Usually, Diwali celebrations last for five days with 5 day holidays, with a religious importance assigned to each day.
This year in 2024, Diwali will be celebrated on October 31, 2024 to November 1, 2024 (Friday). The important dates, times, and for puja on Diwali 2024 will be covered in this post.
Important Dates for Diwali 2024
Dipawali is a five-day sacred festival, and each day has its unique customs and rituals in Hinduism.
Here are the key dates for Diwali 2024:
- Dhanteras – October 29, 2024 (Tuesday)
- Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) – October 31, 2024 (Thursday)
- Lakshmi Puja (Main Diwali) – October 31, 2024 to November 1, 2024 (Friday)
- Govardhan Puja – November 2, 2024 (Saturday)
- Bhai Dooj – November 3, 2024 (Sunday)
Puja, when devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity.
The most significant day for celebrations on Diwali is Goddess Lakshmi, Shri Ram, Lord Ganesh, And Ma Sita Puja, on which devotees worship of Lord Shri Ram, the deity of wealth and prosperity. Each day is associated with specific rituals in Hinduism.
Diwali 2024: Date and Timing
The divine and auspicious time or Muhurat for performing Shri Lakshmi Puja is of utmost importance for Hindus on Diwali, as they believe that worshipping Maa Laxmi on that day at the correct time ensures wealth, prosperity, peace, and happiness.
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Lakshmi Puja Date and Muhurat
- Date: October 31, 2024 to November 1, 2024 (Friday)
- Pradosh Kaal Muhurat: 5:39 PM to 8:16 PM (Indian Standard Time)
- Amavasya Tithi: October 31, 2024, 3:53 PM to November 1, 2024, 6:17 PM
When it comes to Shri Lakshmi Puja on Diwali night, the Pradosh Kaal (Auspicious time for puja)—which begins after the sunset and lasts for approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes—is thought to be the most fortunate time. The best time to call upon the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi is during these hours on Diwali.
Choti Diwali 2024: Narak Chaturdashi
The day before the main Deepawali celebration is dedicated to celebrating Narak Chaturdashi, also called Choti Diwali. On this scared day, Shri Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura. In Hinduisms Traditionally, devotees celebrate with firecracker bursts, diya lighting, and house cleaning in the evening. Yam Deepam, on which a lamp is lit to fend off evil and welcome good and divine energy of God into the home, is another significant event on this day.
- Date: October 31, 2024 (Thursday)
- Muhurat for Narak Chaturdashi Puja: Early morning before sunrise.
Govardhan Puja and Annakut 2024
Govardhan Puja, a divine celebration honouring the occasion when Lord Krishna lifted the Mount Govardhan to save his devotees of Shri Dham Vrindavan from heavy of rain, is held the day after Diwali. Devotees of lord Krishna make the statue of Shri Krishna lifting Govardhan Parvat to worship it. Hundreds type of Parsadam are made to offer Lord Krishna during the Annakut festival in temples every year.
- Date: November 2, 2024 (Saturday)
- Muhurat for Govardhan Puja: 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM (Indian Standard Time)
Bhai Dooj 2024
The day of Bhai Dooj is devoted to celebrating the relationship between siblings (Brothers and Sisters). Using tilak on their foreheads and engaging in Raksha Bandhan-style ceremonies, sisters pray for their brothers’ health, wealth and prosperity to the god. Brothers promise to safeguard their sisters and return the favour by giving sweets and presents.
- Date: November 3, 2024 (Sunday)
- Tilak Muhurat for Bhai Dooj: 1:14 PM to 3:30 PM (Indian Standard Time)
Significance of Diwali Pujas
Each day of Diwali has specific significance and customs that are observed with great devotion.
Dhanteras
The first day of the Diwali festival is Dhanteras, a day honouring health and wealth and prosperity. This day is considered auspicious in Hinduism, therefore on this day people buy new things, especially gold and silver or other important things. To welcome Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesh, Lord Kuber (Diety of wealth) homes and businesses are cleaned and embellished with Diyas and Rangolis.
Lakshmi Puja
The main celebration of auspicious Diwali is the Shri Lakshmi Puja, where devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi in hopes of obtaining money, success, health, wealth and well-being. To greet the goddess, devotees make beautiful Rangolis and lit the oil lamps in the houses on this day. The puja is performed during the auspicious Pradosh Kaal, a time believed to bring maximum blessings to the home and businesses.
Govardhan Puja
Shri Govardhan Puja is a symbol of appreciation for the abundance of nature by devotees in Hinduism. People are reminded of the value of preserving the auspicious and beautiful environment and expressing gratitude for all that it has given to humankind. Another essential component of this festival is Annakut, which is the giving of several Bhogs (Prasadam) to Shri Krishna to seek his blessings.
Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj which is the last day of auspicious Diwali. Sisters prays for their brothers a long and happy wealthy life. This day is dedicated to establishing sibling ties and creating family bonds.
FAQs
When is Diwali 2024?
Diwali 2024 falls on October 31, 2024 to November 1, 2024 (Friday), which is the day of Lakshmi Puja, the main day of the divine festival.
What is the best time to perform Lakshmi Puja in 2024?
The most divine and auspicious time to perform Shri Lakshmi Puja on Diwali 2024 is during the Pradosh Kaal, which is between 5:39 PM and 8:16 PM on on October 31, 2024.
What are the key dates of Diwali 2024?
The main dates for auspicious Diwali 2024 are:
- Dhanteras: October 28, 2024
- Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali): October 30, 2024
- Lakshmi Puja (Diwali): October 31, 2024 to November 1, 2024
- Shri Govardhan Puja: November 2, 2024
- Bhai Dooj: November 3, 2024
How long is Diwali celebrated?
Diwali is celebrated for five auspicious days, starting with Dhanteras and ending with Bhai Dooj.
What is the significance of lighting diyas on Diwali?
The victory of good over evil and light over darkness is symbolized by lighting the diyas with ghee or oil. Lamp lighting on Diwali is said to ward off evil energies and obstacles in success, brings happiness, and wealth.
What should be purchased on Dhanteras?
It is considered auspicious to purchase precious metals, such gold and silver, kitchen decor on Dhanteras. New cars, appliances, are frequently bought as lucky charms on this day.
Conclusion
On October 31, 2024, Devotees will celebrate the auspicious Diwali with tremendous delight and passion. The highlight of the celebrations will be Goddess Lakshmi Puja. The best time to perform the puja and obtain Maa Lakshmi’s blessings is during the auspicious Pradosh Kaal. From the auspicious Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj, every day of the festival has a profound spiritual message for mankind and is of great significance. Diwali is not just simply a holiday; it is a symbol of the strength of goodness, light, and love—energies that overcome all obstacles in life. I hope on this Diwali every home experiences happiness, wealth, and success this Diwali.
Wish you a very happy auspicious Deepawali with lot’s of love ❤️🚩