Diwali 2024: When Is Lakshmi Puja? Date, Puja Muhurat And All About The Festival

Oct 15, 2024 Komal Das By: Komal Das

Diwali celebration will begin on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, with Dhanteras and will conclude on Sunday, November 3, 2024, with Bhai Dooj

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Diwali is the festival of victory over darkness, and it is one of the largest festivals in India

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According to the Hindu lunar calendar, the festival of Diwali is celebrated on the new moon night of Kartik

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This celebration begins on the 13th lunar day of the dark fortnight of Kartik, known as Dhanteras, and concludes on Bhai Dooj

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Diwali will be celebrated on October 31 and November 1, 2024

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The time for the Kartik Amavasya date is from October 31 at 3:53 PM to November 1 at 6:17 PM

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The timing for Pradosh Puja is from November 1, starting at 5:44 PM and continuing until 8:19 PM

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Day 1: Dhanteras - 29th October, 2024 Tuesday

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Day 2: Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) - 31st October 2024 Thursday

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Day 3: Lakshmi Puja (Diwali) - 1st October, 2024 Friday

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Day 4: Govardhan Puja - 2nd October, 2024 Saturday

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Day 5: Bhai Dooj - 3rd October, 2024 Sunday

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Diwali Shubh Muhurat And Amavasya Tithi Timings:

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Sunrise: November 1, 6:36 AM

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Sunrise: November 1, 6:36 AM

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Amavasya Date Time: October 31, 3:53 PM - November 1, 6:17 PM

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Pradosh Puja Time: November 1, 5:44 PM - 8:19 PM

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Nishita Kaal Time: November 1, 11:44 PM - November 2, 12:36 AM

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