Don’t know the dates of Diwali 2024? Key verification details and Lakshmi Puja shubh muhurat

Diwali, one of the most important Hindu festivals, is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India and around the world. Known as the Festival of Joy and Light, it unites communities in a vibrant display of tradition and celebration. On this day, people honor and worship Maa Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, through various rituals and pujas.

According to Drik Panchang, this year Diwali will be celebrated on Amavasya Tithi of Kartik month which falls on 31 October 2024. However, there is some confusion as many people are not sure about the correct date to celebrate Diwali this year. through closed institutions such as banks and other offices on November 1. To clarify, Lakshmi Puja will be fulfilled on October 31, 2024, as the Amavasya month will appear on that day. However, in some cities, Diwali celebrations may extend till November 1, 2024.

Diwali 2024 Lakshmi Puja time

According to Panchang, Amavasya Tithi will end at 6:16 PM on November 1, 2024. As Lakshmi Puja is traditionally performed after sunset when the moon is visible, October 31, 2024 would be an ideal day to celebrate Diwali and perform Lakshmi Pujan.

• Amavasya Tithi starts on October 31, 2024 at 3:52 PM
• Amavasya Tithi ends – November 1, 2024 at 6:16 PM
• Pradosh Kaal – 5:12 PM to 7:43 PM
• Lakshmi Puja Muhurat – 5:36 PM to 6:16 PM
• Vrishabha Muhurat – 18:00 to 19:59

Diwali 2024 Puja Muhurat

City	Time
New Delhi	17:36 to 18:16
Mumbai	from 18:57 to 20:36
Bengaluru	18:47 to 20:21
Ahmedabad	18:52 to 20:35
Chandigarh	17:35 to 18:16
Chennai	17:42 to 18:16
Hyderabad	17:44 to 18:16
Kolkata	17:45 to 18:16

Meaning of Diwali

Diwali, also known as Deepavalihas immense cultural and spiritual significance in Hinduism and other Indian religions. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and good over evil. Diwali commemorates Lord Ram’s return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile, during which he defeated the demon king Ravana. The people of Ayodhya welcomed him by lighting oil lamps, or an action symbolizing the victory of righteousness. This theme of illumination extends to the celebration itself, where homes, temples and public spaces are decorated with lights and people perform rituals and prayers to invite prosperity and harmony.
The festival also highlights the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, and Lord Ganesha, who removes obstacles and brings blessings. On Diwali, families come together to perform Lakshmi Puja, offering prayers for health, wealth and happiness in the coming year. The festival encourages acts of kindness, mercy and community bonding as families exchange gifts, prepare sweets and decorate their homes to welcome both deities and loved ones. Apart from religious rituals, Diwali has become a symbol of unity and joy, celebrated across India and by Indian communities around the world.