Confused About Diwali, Dhanteras 2024 Dates? Know All About 5 Days Of Festival

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OCTOBER 28,2024

Diwali, one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals of India, is around the corner, and we cannot keep calm. Also known as Deepawali, or Festival of Lights, it is celebrated annually with great enthusiasm and pomp.

It is annually celebrated on the 15th day of the month of Kartik, the darkest night of the year. The festival is celebrated with making delectable festive foods, aesthetic rangolis, lighting diyas, and adding twinkling lights. The celebrations last for five glorious days, each dedicated to a festival.

If you're confused about what the dates, time, and mahurat are for the festive season, here's a full Diwali calendar about all the festivals.

Diwali 2024: Date and Shubh Mahurat

This year, Deepawali falls on October 31. As per Drik Panchang, Choti Diwali and Lakshmi Puja fall on the same day. Here are the shubh mahurat to keep in mind.

Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 6:52 pm to 8:41 pm
Pradosh Kaal: 6:10 pm to 8:52 pm
Vrishabha Kaal: 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: All 5 days of the festival of lights

Date	Festival
October 29	Dhanteras
October 31	Choti Diwali (Narak Chaturdashi)
October 31	Diwali and Lakshmi Puja
November 2	Govardhan Puja
November 3	Bhai Dooj

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The five celebratory days of the year's biggest Hindu festival include Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. Each of these festivals has its own significance and rituals.

Know all about the same below.

Day 1: Dhanteras (October 29)

Dhanteras marks the beginning of the festivities of Diwali. On this day, people worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber for prosperity and financial abundance.

It is considered auspicious to purchase new items, especially gold coins, gold bars, and gold jewellery. People also gift each other silver coins that are meant to be kept in the home's locker for wealth and good fortune.

Day 2: Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali (October 31)

The second day of Deepawali marks Naraka Chaturdashi, or Choti Diwali. It honours Lord Krishna's triumph against the monstrous Narakasura. This day is typically quiet but holds immense significance as a prelude to the main day of the festival of lights.

Day 3: Diwali (October 31)

Diwali marks Lord Ram, Mata Sita, and Lakshman's triumphant return to Ayodhya after defeating the demonic Ravana. The Hindu mythology saga Ramayana comes to an end on this day.

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It also commemorates the victory of good over evil. On this day, people decorate their homes with diyas, lights, and colourful rangoli. Devotees also perform Lakshmi Puja in the evening.

Day 4: Govardhan Puja (November 2)

Indians celebrate Govardhan Puja after Diwali. This day is dedicated to Govardhan Parvat. It is believed that by lifting this giant mountain, Lord Krishna resuced the people of Mathura from Lord Indra.

Day 5: Bhai Dooj (November 3)

The festival of lights ends with Bhai Dooj. Also known as Bhau Beej or Bhaiya Dooj, it celebrates the special bond between brothers and sisters.

It is believed that after defeating the demon Narakasura, Lord Krishna visited his sister Subhadra, who gave him a warm welcome with sweets and flowers. She also affectionately applied a tilak to his forehead.

Radio City wishes you all a happy and prosperous Diwali.