Produced by: Tarun Mishra Designed by: Manoj Kumar
Diwali festivities will commence on October 29, 2024, with Dhanteras, also known as Yam Deepam, marking the first day of the five-day festival.
The second day, October 30, 2024, will see the celebration of Kali Chaudas, Hanuman Puja, and Chhoti Diwali or Narak Chaturdashi, preceding the main Diwali event.
The primary day of Diwali, October 31, 2024, will feature Lakshmi Puja. This day is considered the most significant of the festival, with prayers offered to Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth.
Diwali coincides with Amavasya (New Moon), and the most auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja falls during Pradosh Kaal (the period after sunset). In 2024, the Pradosh Kaal is from 5:12 PM to 7:43 PM, and the Lakshmi Puja Muhurat is from 5:12 PM to 6:16 PM.
After Diwali, on November 2, 2024, people will observe Govardhan Puja, a tradition that honours Lord Krishna’s lifting of Govardhan Hill to protect villagers from a storm.
Diwali celebrations will conclude on November 3, 2024, with Bhai Dooj, a day to celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters.
The day of Lakshmi Puja is pivotal in Diwali, as families perform rituals to invite the goddess into their homes, seeking prosperity and well-being.
The Amavasya Tithi begins on October 31, 2024, at 3:52 PM, and ends on November 1, 2024, at 6:16 PM, with specific rituals aligning with the Pradosh Kaal for maximum spiritual benefit.