Observed on the new moon of Kartik month, Diwali 2024 will be celebrated on the Thursday, October 31, 2024 date. It is an auspicious occasion for Hindus. A five-day festival begins with Dhanteras and ends with Bhai Dooj, On October 29, Dhanteras will take place and on November 3, Bhai Dooj will take place.
Here is the full Diwali 2024 calendar, including dates, puja timings, and shubh muhurat for Dhanteras, Choti Diwali, Deepawali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj.
- The 29th of October is Dhanteras
- Wednesday, October 30 from 1:04 PM to 3:11 PM, 31 Oct is Choti Diwali
- Thursday, October 31 is Diwali
- Govardhan Puja: Saturday, November 02
- Bhai Dooj: Sunday, November 03
Happy Dhanteras 2024 Date & Timing
The first day of the five-day Diwali festival is Dhanteras. According to the Hindu calendar, it is celebrated on the thirteenth day of the dark half of the Kartika month. It is a day of worship for Lord Dhanvantari, the god of medicine, and Lord Kuber, the god of wealth. Gold, silver, and utensils are believed to bring good luck and prosperity during Dhanteras as per hindu mythology.
- Tuesday, November 29, 2024 is Dhanteras 2024.
- The Trayodashi Tithi begins at 1.01 am (November 29).
- The Trayodashi Tithi ends at 3.45 a.m. (November 30).
- The Shubh Muhurat is from 6.31 pm to 8.31 pm (2 hours).
- The Pradosh Kaal is open from 5.55 pm to 8.21 pm.
- The Vrishabha Kaal is held from 6.57 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Happy Choti Diwali 2024
It is also known as Naraka Chaturdashi. In Choti Diwali, people light bonfires and burst crackers to symbolize the triumph of good over evil.
- This time Choti Diwali will be celebrated on both 30 Oct and 31 Oct, from 1:04 PM, 30 Oct to 3:11 PM, 31 Oct
- The Kali Chaudas Muhurat will start from 03.52 pm on 31 Oct and end 06.11 pm, 01 Nov.
- On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, there will be a Hanuman Puja
- The Chaturdashi Tithi begins at 1.15 pm (October 30).
- The Chaturdashi Tithi ends at 3.52 pm (October 31).
Happy Diwali 2024 Date & Timing
The third day of the Diwali festival is Diwali. It is the main festival day and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. On Diwali people worship goddess Lakshmi, goddess Lakshmi also known for wealth prosperity. In addition to worshipping Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom and auspicious beginnings, people light diyas (oil lamps) and candles all around their homes on Diwali to symbolize the victory of light over darkness.
- The date of Diwali 2024 is Thursday, October 31th.
- The Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (Oct 31) is from 6.27 pm to 08:23 pm (1 hour 57 minutes).
- The Pradosh Kaal is open from 5.36 p.m. to 8.11 p.m.
- The Vrishabha Kaal takes place from 6.57 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
- The Amavasya Tithi begins at 3.52 pm on October 31.
- On October 31, Amavasya Tithi ends at 6.16 pm on November 1.
Puja of Govardhan /Govardhan puja
Govardhan Puja is the fourth day of Diwali and is also called Annakut Puja. On Govardhan Puja, people make a mountain of food and offer it to lord Krishna/giriraj govardhan.
- The date of Govardhan Puja 2024 is Tuesday, November 2, 2024.
- A Pratahkala Muhurat begins at 6.38 am and ends at 8.53 am (2 hours and 15 minutes).
- The Pratipada Tithi begins at 6.16 pm on November 1.
- On November 2, Pratipada Tithi ends at 8.21 pm.
Bhaiya Dooj 2024 Shubh Muhurat
On Bhai Dooj, the fifth and final day of the Diwali festival, sisters apply tilak on their brothers’ foreheads and pray for their wellbeing. Brothers give gifts to their sisters.
- The date of Bhai Dooj 2024 is Tuesday, November 3, 2024.
- The Aparahna Time begins at 1.10 p.m.
- The Aparahna Time ends at 3.21 p.m.
- Time of Bhai Dooj Aparahna: 1.10 PM to 03.21 (Nov 3).
- The Dwitiya Tithi begins at 8.21 pm (2 November).
- (3 Nov): Dwitiya Tithi ends at 10.05 pm.
Diwali 2024 Date & Puja Timings are as follows:
- On November 29, Dhanteras puja muhurat is from 6:31 PM to 8:31 PM.
- The muhurat for Choti Diwali puja is from Oct 30, 01:04 PM to 03:11 PM on October 31.
- On November 12, Diwali puja muhurat is from 6:27 PM to 8:23 PM.
- On November 13, Govardhan Puja muhurat is from Nov 1, 6:16 PM to 8:21 PM on Nov 2.
- On November 14, Bhai Dooj muhurat is from Nov 2, 08:21 to 10:05 on Nov 3.
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