Diwali 2024 : Date, Celebration and Significance
About Diwali
Diwali, which is also known as Deepawali, is a well-known festival of Hindu. Diwali is considered to be the most important and famous festival in India. Diwali is celebrated every year in the month of Kartik Shukla Paksh which falls in either October or November. The festival brings happiness and wealth for the people. On the occasion of Diwali, people decorate their houses, shops, factories and offices; they often wear new clothes and dresses and also distribute sweets and gifts to others. Apart from this, people celebrate this festival with firecrackers and lights. Diwali is celebrated on the most important Amavasya of the year. The day is celebrated in the belief of victory of righteousness over unrighteousness. There are many facts related to Diwali, let’s talk about those in detail below.
Diwali, which is also known as Deepawali, is a well-known festival of Hindu. Diwali is considered to be the most important and famous festival in India. Diwali is celebrated every year in the month of Kartik Shukla Paksh which falls in either October or November. The festival brings happiness and wealth for the people. On the occasion of Diwali, people decorate their houses, shops, factories and offices; they often wear new clothes and dresses and also distribute sweets and gifts to others. Apart from this, people celebrate this festival with firecrackers and lights. Diwali is celebrated on the most important Amavasya of the year. The day is celebrated in the belief of victory of righteousness over unrighteousness. There are many facts related to Diwali, let’s talk about those in detail below.
Diwali 2024 Date and Shubh Mahurat
In 2024, Diwali will be celebrated in India on October 31st, Thursday. The Amavasya Tithi will begin at 03.52 pm on 31st October 2024 and end at 06.16 pm on 1st November 2024. Lakshmi pooja mahurat will be observed from 05.12pm to 06.16pm. Shubh Mahurat will be observed from 05.36 pm to 08.20 pm on 31st October 2024.
In 2024, Diwali will be celebrated in India on October 31st, Thursday. The Amavasya Tithi will begin at 03.52 pm on 31st October 2024 and end at 06.16 pm on 1st November 2024. Lakshmi pooja mahurat will be observed from 05.12pm to 06.16pm. Shubh Mahurat will be observed from 05.36 pm to 08.20 pm on 31st October 2024.
Historical Relevance
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus as on this day, lord Sri Rama with his wife Sita and brother Laxman, returns to his home. As per the Valmiki Ramayana, lord Rama with wife Sita and brother Laxman went on 14 years of exile on the order of his third Mother Kaikeyi. In the forest, they somehow come into contact with Ravan, the king of Sri Lanka. Ravana kidnapped Sita in the absence of Rama and Laxman. Both brothers then went on a search for Sita. During that time, the brothers meet Hanuman, who was part of Sugreev’s army. Sugreev was a king of Kishkindha. Rama and Laxman with the help of Hanuman, Sugreev and their army fought with Ravana and his army. Lord Rama defeated Ravana on the day of Dussehra. After 20 days of defeat of Ravana, the lord with his family returns to his home in Ayodhya. On this auspicious day, people celebrate the victory of righteousness over evil. This day every year is celebrated as Diwali.
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus as on this day, lord Sri Rama with his wife Sita and brother Laxman, returns to his home. As per the Valmiki Ramayana, lord Rama with wife Sita and brother Laxman went on 14 years of exile on the order of his third Mother Kaikeyi. In the forest, they somehow come into contact with Ravan, the king of Sri Lanka. Ravana kidnapped Sita in the absence of Rama and Laxman. Both brothers then went on a search for Sita. During that time, the brothers meet Hanuman, who was part of Sugreev’s army. Sugreev was a king of Kishkindha. Rama and Laxman with the help of Hanuman, Sugreev and their army fought with Ravana and his army. Lord Rama defeated Ravana on the day of Dussehra. After 20 days of defeat of Ravana, the lord with his family returns to his home in Ayodhya. On this auspicious day, people celebrate the victory of righteousness over evil. This day every year is celebrated as Diwali.
Puja Rituals
On diwali, people worship Lord Ganesha and Devi Laxmi. A worship of lord ganesha is considered to be important on diwali as he is the only lord in hinduism who had the boon of getting worshiped first on every auspicious day or time. On the other hand, worshiping devi laxmi brings happiness and wealth to the family. People bring the idol or photo of Ganesha and Laxmi home or keep them in their home temple. Then the idol is worn with a garland of fools. After that a big oil lamp is lit which has 4 wicks. Apart from this, the house is decorated with oil lamps, flowers, lights and colors. Let’s see how Diwali is celebrated in five days of kartik month: Starting from Dhanteras, the festival falls one day before Diwali, where people worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera for their businesses and to bring wealth in their houses. Also, houses, shops, factories and offices are decorated with five diyas. A day before Diwali, people in India celebrate Choti Diwali which is also known as Narak Chaturdashi. On choti diwali, Hindus worship Goddess Kali, Lord Krishna and Lord Hanuman. Also, people light up their houses and shops with eleven diyas. Next comes the main day, that is Diwali which is also known as Lakshmi Pujan day. On this day, people decorate their houses with colors, lights and flowers; worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha; and distribute sweets and gifts. Second last festival of Diwali is Govardhan Pooja, where people worship Govardhan Mountain situated in Vrindavan with Lord Krishna. Lastly, people celebrate Bhai Dooj, a festival which is devoted to the bond of brother and sister.
On diwali, people worship Lord Ganesha and Devi Laxmi. A worship of lord ganesha is considered to be important on diwali as he is the only lord in hinduism who had the boon of getting worshiped first on every auspicious day or time. On the other hand, worshiping devi laxmi brings happiness and wealth to the family. People bring the idol or photo of Ganesha and Laxmi home or keep them in their home temple. Then the idol is worn with a garland of fools. After that a big oil lamp is lit which has 4 wicks. Apart from this, the house is decorated with oil lamps, flowers, lights and colors. Let’s see how Diwali is celebrated in five days of kartik month: Starting from Dhanteras, the festival falls one day before Diwali, where people worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera for their businesses and to bring wealth in their houses. Also, houses, shops, factories and offices are decorated with five diyas. A day before Diwali, people in India celebrate Choti Diwali which is also known as Narak Chaturdashi. On choti diwali, Hindus worship Goddess Kali, Lord Krishna and Lord Hanuman. Also, people light up their houses and shops with eleven diyas. Next comes the main day, that is Diwali which is also known as Lakshmi Pujan day. On this day, people decorate their houses with colors, lights and flowers; worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha; and distribute sweets and gifts. Second last festival of Diwali is Govardhan Pooja, where people worship Govardhan Mountain situated in Vrindavan with Lord Krishna. Lastly, people celebrate Bhai Dooj, a festival which is devoted to the bond of brother and sister.
Religious Beliefs
There are various beliefs related to Diwali, some of them are positive and some are negative. According to scriptures, when you see a lizard, owl, cow or cat in your house or near your house, that is believed to be a positive sign. The belief says, these living beings bring money, health and happiness to the family or a person who saw them on Diwali. On the other hand, people use this day for black magic and tantra sadhanas which are harmful for other peoples near them.
There are various beliefs related to Diwali, some of them are positive and some are negative. According to scriptures, when you see a lizard, owl, cow or cat in your house or near your house, that is believed to be a positive sign. The belief says, these living beings bring money, health and happiness to the family or a person who saw them on Diwali. On the other hand, people use this day for black magic and tantra sadhanas which are harmful for other peoples near them.
Disclaimer:
The above-provided information is based on various researches, facts may vary as per traditional customs and region. Kindly consult before performing the rituals.
The above-provided information is based on various researches, facts may vary as per traditional customs and region. Kindly consult before performing the rituals.
