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Diwali 2024: Is Deepawali on October 31 or November 1? Date, Puja Muhurat, city wise schedules and more

Diwali 2024: Is Deepawali on October 31 or November 1? Date, Puja Muhurat, city wise schedules and more

Oct 25, 2024 07:44 AM IST

Diwali 2024: Find out whether the auspicious Diwali festival will be celebrated on October 31 or November 1. Also, know about the puja timings and more.

Diwali 2024: The Festival of Lights is just around the corner. Diwali, also called Deepawali, is the time of festive season when we deep clean our homes, prepare to decorate every surface with flowers, lights and rangolis, and buy new clothes for attending parties and gatherings with our loved ones. As preparations begin, there is a confusion that annoys everyone. Whether the festival takes place on October 31st or November 1st? Read on to know the correct date, puja times and traditions.

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Diwali 2024: Is Deepawali on October 31 or November 1?

According to Drik Panchang, Diwali falls on Thursday, October 31st. Meanwhile, Lakshmi Puja will also be performed on October 31 as the Amavasya moon will be visible on that evening.

Diwali 2024: Puja Timings, Shubh Muhurat and More

Diwali 2024 Thursday, October 31st
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat October 31, 6:52 p.m. to 8:41 p.m
Pradosh Kaal 6:10 p.m. to 8:52 p.m
Vrishabha Kaal 6:52 p.m. to 8:41 p.m
Amavasya Tithi begins 6:22 a.m. on October 31st
Amavasya Tithi ends 8:46 a.m. on October 31st

Diwali 2024: Lakshmi Puja city-based muhurat

According to Drik Panchang, here are the puja timings for Lakshmi puja in each city.

City Time information
New Delhi 5:36 p.m. to 6:16 p.m
Gurugram 5:37 p.m. to 6:16 p.m
Noida 5:35 p.m. to 6:16 p.m
Mumbai 6:57 p.m. to 8:36 p.m
Chandigarh 5:35 p.m. to 6:16 p.m
Pune 6:54 p.m. to 8:33 p.m
Chennai 5:42 p.m. to 6:16 p.m
Jaipur 5:44 p.m. to 6:16 p.m
Hyderabad 5:44 p.m. to 6:16 p.m
Calcutta 5:45 p.m. to 6:16 p.m
Bengaluru 6:47 p.m. to 8:21 p.m
Ahmedabad 6:52 p.m. to 8:35 p.m

Diwali 2024: Meaning

Diwali is the festival of lights. It commemorates the victory of good over evil and the return of Lord Ram, Mata Sita and Lakshman to Ayodhya after ending their 14-year exile and defeating Ravana. People celebrate the auspicious day by decorating their houses, wearing new clothes, exchanging gifts with their loved ones, eating delicious sweets and preparing rangoli. Hindu devotees also worship Maa Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.

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