👉 Diwali 2024: Will Diwali Be Celebrated on October 31 or November 1? Check the Dates Across Different States
Preparations for Diwali, India’s much-anticipated festival of lights, are in full swing with immense excitement across the nation. However, there’s some confusion this year regarding the exact date, traditionally celebrated on the new moon day in the month of Kartik. While some believe Diwali should be observed on October 31, others favor November 1. Astrologers and scholars have weighed in, providing clarity based on Hindu calendars.
In Delhi, Diwali might be celebrated over two days. Public offices have scheduled a holiday on October 31, but many prominent temples will observe Diwali on November 1, leaving some residents uncertain. According to Acharya Ashish Shastri, Diwali is observed on the Amavasya, or new moon, during the Krishna Paksha. This year, Amavasya begins at 3:52 PM on October 31. Lakshmi Puja, typically performed in the evening, is recommended on October 31, as Amavasya concludes early on November 1, making it less suitable for the evening rituals.
In Kurukshetra, Pandit Ramraj Kaushik explains that Diwali is observed on the Amavasya of Kartik, which starts this year at 3:12 PM on October 31 and continues until 5:53 PM on November 1. For Diwali, Pradosh Kaal, the evening time for lighting lamps, is significant. Since Pradosh Kaal will not align with Amavasya on November 1, October 31 is considered more auspicious for the celebration.
Similarly, in Bihar, astrologer Acharya Pintu Shastri notes that Drik Panchang also confirms Diwali as October 31, marking it as ideal for Lakshmi Puja, given the Amavasya moon that evening. Had Amavasya occurred during Pradosh Kaal on November 1, celebrating Diwali that day would have been appropriate, but that is not the case this year.
In Mumbai, while Diwali preparations are in full swing, astrologers differ on the celebration date. Some favor November 1, while others prefer October 31. With these differing views, many families plan to perform Lakshmi Puja on both days. Jyotishacharya Pandit Kamal Shrimali mentions that Amavasya spans Pradosh Kaal on both days, following traditional guidance to observe it on the second day of Amavasya if it aligns with Pradosh Kaal. Additionally, certain rituals, including morning ancestor offerings, should ideally precede Lakshmi Puja, suggesting that celebrating too early could disrupt these practices.
Astrologer Dr. Balkrishna Mishra references sacred texts like Dharma Sindhu, Purushartha Chintamani, and Tithi Nirnay, which recommend Lakshmi Puja on the day Amavasya aligns with Pradosh Kaal. Since Amavasya spans both days, November 1 is deemed more appropriate for Lakshmi Puja.
For those observing Diwali on October 31, there are two auspicious time windows for Lakshmi Puja: Pradosh Kaal from 5:36 PM to 8:11 PM and Vrishabha Kaal from 6:20 PM to 8:15 PM. Astrology recommends performing Lakshmi Puja during these times, with an additional 41-minute window from 5:36 PM to 6:15 PM dedicated to Lakshmi Puja for an especially favorable outcome.
In Delhi, Diwali might be celebrated over two days. Public offices have scheduled a holiday on October 31, but many prominent temples will observe Diwali on November 1, leaving some residents uncertain. According to Acharya Ashish Shastri, Diwali is observed on the Amavasya, or new moon, during the Krishna Paksha. This year, Amavasya begins at 3:52 PM on October 31. Lakshmi Puja, typically performed in the evening, is recommended on October 31, as Amavasya concludes early on November 1, making it less suitable for the evening rituals.
In Kurukshetra, Pandit Ramraj Kaushik explains that Diwali is observed on the Amavasya of Kartik, which starts this year at 3:12 PM on October 31 and continues until 5:53 PM on November 1. For Diwali, Pradosh Kaal, the evening time for lighting lamps, is significant. Since Pradosh Kaal will not align with Amavasya on November 1, October 31 is considered more auspicious for the celebration.
Similarly, in Bihar, astrologer Acharya Pintu Shastri notes that Drik Panchang also confirms Diwali as October 31, marking it as ideal for Lakshmi Puja, given the Amavasya moon that evening. Had Amavasya occurred during Pradosh Kaal on November 1, celebrating Diwali that day would have been appropriate, but that is not the case this year.
In Mumbai, while Diwali preparations are in full swing, astrologers differ on the celebration date. Some favor November 1, while others prefer October 31. With these differing views, many families plan to perform Lakshmi Puja on both days. Jyotishacharya Pandit Kamal Shrimali mentions that Amavasya spans Pradosh Kaal on both days, following traditional guidance to observe it on the second day of Amavasya if it aligns with Pradosh Kaal. Additionally, certain rituals, including morning ancestor offerings, should ideally precede Lakshmi Puja, suggesting that celebrating too early could disrupt these practices.
Astrologer Dr. Balkrishna Mishra references sacred texts like Dharma Sindhu, Purushartha Chintamani, and Tithi Nirnay, which recommend Lakshmi Puja on the day Amavasya aligns with Pradosh Kaal. Since Amavasya spans both days, November 1 is deemed more appropriate for Lakshmi Puja.
For those observing Diwali on October 31, there are two auspicious time windows for Lakshmi Puja: Pradosh Kaal from 5:36 PM to 8:11 PM and Vrishabha Kaal from 6:20 PM to 8:15 PM. Astrology recommends performing Lakshmi Puja during these times, with an additional 41-minute window from 5:36 PM to 6:15 PM dedicated to Lakshmi Puja for an especially favorable outcome.
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