Diwali, also known as Diwali. This Diwali, also known as the “Festival of Lights”, is one of the most significant festivals for Hindus and one of the most widely celebrated festivals. It is a time of joy, family gatherings, prayers, and festivals, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. The date of Diwali 2024 is Thursday, October 31. It is celebrated with great joy and festivity in India, Nepal, and different parts of the world.
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Diwali is a family festival where the whole family celebrates with decorations and fireworks and most importantly, worships Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. On this festival, everyone lights lamps and decorates their houses, and families come together to worship the holy Lakshmi. People of different cultures live in India. So this day is celebrated as Diwali in some places and as Kali Puja in some places. It stands for the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Below we will discuss Diwali 2024 date, time, rituals, and significance of Diwali celebration in Hindu culture.
Date of Diwali 2024
Diwali is a five-day festival. Diwali will be observed on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Each day of these five days has its special meaning and tradition. The first day of this Diwali festival begins with the celebration of Dhanteras and ends with the last day, Vaiduj.
Day | Date (2024) | Name of the Day |
Day 1 | Tuesday, October 29 | Dhanteras |
Day 2 | Wednesday, October 30 | Choti Diwali (Naraka Chaturdashi) |
Day 3 | Thursday, October 31 | Diwali (Main Day) |
Day 4 | Saturday, November 2 | Govardhan Puja |
Day 5 | Sunday, November 3 | Bhai Dooj |
Important times of Diwali 2024:
The most significant ritual of the Diwali festival is the Lakshmi Puja, which is performed in the evening when the stars are visible in the sky.
Lakshmi Puja Timings | 05:36 PM to 06:16 PM, on 31st October 2024 |
Amavasya Tithi begins | 03:52 PM on October 31, 2024 |
Amavasya Tithi ends | 06:16 PM on November 1, 2024 |
Rituals of Diwali
Dhanteras – October 30, 2024
The festival of Diwali begins with Dhanteras, which is dedicated to wealth and prosperity. People get ready for Diwali by cleaning and decorating their houses and places of business. Traditionally, on this day people buy new things, especially gold, and silver, as this day is considered an auspicious time to buy them.
Rituals:
On this day everyone worships Lord Dhanvantari, the god of health and medicine, and prays for good health. Houses are cleaned and decorated with rangoli (colorful designs made on the floor) and lit with oil lamps (diyas).
Significance:
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali and dictates the importance of wealth and good health for a prosperous life. On this day everyone buys new things in gold and silver. And also prays to Lord Dhanvantari for good health and Goddess Lakshmi for wealth.
Naraka Chaturdashi – October 30, 2024
It is the second day of the Diwali festival, known as Norka Chaturdashi or Little Diwali. This day is commemorated as Lord Krishna’s victory over Narakasura. This day symbolizes the removal of evil and negativity from our lives.
Rituals:
On this day everyone wakes up early, takes a holy oil bath, and wears new clothes. Special prayers are offered to God. Houses are illuminated with lamps (diya) to dispel darkness. In the evening everyone is celebrated together with sweets and light fireworks.
Significance:
This day reminds everyone to remove darkness from their hearts and homes and bring in positivity and light.
Lakshmi Puja (main Diwali) – October 31, 2024
Diwali’s third day is the most significant. Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi on that day for wealth, good fortune, and prosperity. This is the main day of Diwali, celebrated with great festivity across India.
Rituals:
On this day, houses and temples are lit with oil lamps in the evening, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Everyone performs Lakshmi Puja, and all family members pray to Goddess Lakshmi.
Significance:
This day is very auspicious for wealth and prosperity. On this day everyone worships Goddess Lakshmi, seeking her blessings for a successful and prosperous life.
Govardhan Puja - November 1, 2024
On the fourth day of Diwali, Govardhan Puja is performed, celebrated to honor Lord Krishna. According to the mythology, Lord Sri Krishna raised Govardhan Hill to protect the villagers from the storm sent by Lord Indra, the god of rain.
Rituals:
On this day, everyone makes a special offering, called Annakuta (Mountain of Food) to Lord Sri Krishna. In some regions, small clay images of Govardhana Hill are made and worshipped.
Significance:
This day symbolizes gratitude to nature and divine protection. People give thanks to God for food and natural resources.
Bhai Dooj - November 3, 2024
Bhai Dooj is the last day of the Diwali festival. This day is celebrated as a festival of bonding between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters pray for their brothers’ well-being and success, and in return, brothers give gifts and promises to protect their sisters.
Rituals:
On this day sisters apply tilak (mark of protection) on the forehead of their brothers and then perform aarti (prayer ceremony) with oil lamps. The brothers give them gifts as a token of love and promise to take care of their sisters.
Significance:
Siblings are a family bond. It is a heartwarming day that strengthens the bond between siblings.
Significance of Diwali
Diwali has deep spiritual and cultural significance. It is a festival that brings light, positivity, and goodness to our lives. Diwali represents the spiritual light that protects us from spiritual darkness. Diwali is a time to reconnect with family and friends, exchange gifts, and share joy. On this day everyone prays for prosperity and success in both personal and professional life.
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