Bhubaneswar, Oct 22: Diwali- the Festival of Lights, is a major Hindu festival celebrated with grandeur. This year, it falls on October 31, marking the 15th day of Kartik, the darkest night of the year.
Key Dates and Shubh Muhurat:
Choti Deepawali and Lakshmi Puja: October 31
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 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:
October 29: Dhanteras
October 31: Choti Diwali (Narak Chaturdashi) and Diwali
November 2: Govardhan Puja
November 3: Bhai Dooj
Significance of Each Day:
Dhanteras: Marks the start of Diwali, where people worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber for wealth, often buying gold.
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali): Celebrates Lord Krishna's victory over the demon Narakasura.
Diwali: Commemorates Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, with homes adorned in lights and diyas.
Govardhan Puja: Honors Lord Krishna's lifting of Govardhan Hill to protect the people of Mathura.
Bhai Dooj: Celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.
