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When is Diwali

Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated annually either in November or October, depending on the lunar cycle for that year. It falls on the 15th day of Kartik, a month revered for its serenity in the Hindu Lunar calendar.

Diwali 2024: 01 of November, Friday

Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated a day earlier in South India compared to other parts of the country. This year, Diwali will be celebrated in South India on.01 of November.

When is Diwali in 2024 = 01 November, Friday
When is Diwali in 2024 = 22 October, Wednesday

Detailed information on Diwali Dates

Diwali, the festival of lights, spans five days, with the most significant celebrations occurring on the third day. Here's everything you need to know about the five days of Diwali in 2024 and when they will take place. Read on to discover...

29 October 2024 – 1 Day – ‘Dhanteras’

"Dhan" signifies wealth and prosperity, while "teras" refers to the 13th day of the lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar. This day celebrates prosperity and is dedicated to welcoming Goddess Lakshmi by purchasing gold items. Additionally, Dhanvantari, an incarnation of Vishnu credited with introducing Ayurveda, is also revered, especially by Ayurvedic doctors. As part of the festivities, people engage in card games for fun and enjoyment.

31 October 2024 – 2nd Day – ‘Chhoti Diwali or Naraka Chaturdasi’

Chhoti Diwali marks the day when the demon Narakasura was believed to have been vanquished by Lord Krishna and Goddess Kali. As part of the celebration, an effigy of the demon is burned in Goa to commemorate this event.

01 November 2024 – 3rd Day – ‘Diwali, Laxmi Puja ’

Diwali Laxmi Puja is a significant part of the Diwali celebrations, observed as the darkest day of the month. It holds special importance throughout the country. On this day, a special puja is performed to worship Goddess Lakshmi. In certain regions like Odisha, Assam, and West Bengal, puja for Goddess Kali is also conducted. However, Kali Puja might sometimes occur a day earlier due to the movement of the Moon.

02 November 2024 – 4th Day – ‘Govardhan Puja’

Diwali is celebrated across India for diverse reasons and beliefs. In North India, Govardhan Puja marks the day when Lord Krishna defeated Indra, the God of rain and thunder, showcasing his valor. In Gujarat, it signifies the commencement of a new year. Meanwhile, in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, it commemorates the day when Lord Vishnu defeated the demon king Bali.

03 November 2024 – 5th Day – ‘Bhai Dooj’

This day is a celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters, akin to Raksha Bandhan. They worship together, exchange gifts, share meals, and pledge to support each other in all aspects of life.

Diwali Calendar List in India

Diwali 2024
November 01, 2024

DIWALI CALENDAR 2024
November 2024
S M T W T F S
1 2
3 45 67 89
10 1112 1314 1516
1718 1920 2122 23
2425 2627 2829 30

Diwali 2023
November 12, 2023

DIWALI CALENDAR 2023
November 2023
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4
5 67 89 1011
1213 1415 1617 18
1920 2122 2324 25
26 27 28 29 30

Diwali 2022
October 24, 2022

DIWALI CALENDAR 2022
November 2022
S M T W T F S
1
2345678
910 1112 131415
161718192021 22
23 242526272829
30 31

Diwali 2021
November 4, 2021

DIWALI CALENDAR 2021
November 2021
S M T W T F S
12345 6
78910111213
1415 1617 181920
212223242526 27
28 2930

Diwali 2020
November 14, 2020

DIWALI CALENDAR 2020
November 2020
S M T W T F S
1 23456 7
891011121314
1516 1718 192021
222324252627 28
29 30

Diwali 2019
October 27, 2019

DIWALI CALENDAR 2019
November 2019
S M T W T F S
1234 5
6789101112
1314 1516 171819
202122232425 26
27 28293031

Diwali 2018
November 7, 2018

DIWALI CALENDAR 2019
November 2019
S M T W T F S
1 23
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18192021 22 23 24
25 26 27 2829 30


Diwali 2017
October 19, 2017

DIWALI CALENDAR 2017
October 2017
SMTWT FS
1234567
8910 11121314
151617 1819 2021
2223 24252627 28
293031

Diwali 2016
October 30th, 2016

DIWALI CALENDAR 2016
October 2016
SMT W T FS
1
234567 8
910 1112 13 14 15
16171819 202122
23242526 2728 29
30 31

Diwali 2015
November 11, 2015

DIWALI CALENDAR 2015
November 2015
SMT WTFS
1234567
891011 121314
15161718192021
222324 25 262728
29 30

Diwali 2014
October 23, 2014

DIWALI CALENDAR 2014
October 2014
SMTWTF S
1234
5 6789 1011
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19202122232425
262728293031 


Diwali 2013
November 3, 2013

DIWALI CALENDAR 2013
November 2013
SMTW T F S
1 2
3456789
101112 13141516
17181920212223
24252627282930


Diwali 2012
November 13, 2012

DIWALI CALENDAR 2012
November 2012
SMTWTFS
123
45 67 8910
11 121314 151617
181920212223 24
25 2627 2829 30


Diwali 2011
October 26, 2011

DIWALI CALENDAR 2011
October 2011
SM TWT F S
1
234 56 78
9 10 1112 13 14 15
16171819202122
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
3031


Diwali 2010
November 5, 2010

DIWALI CALENDAR 2010
November 2010
S MT WT F S
1 23 4 5 6
7 89 10 11 12 13
1415 16 17 18 19 20
21 2223 2425 2627
28 2930


Diwali 2009
October 17, 2009

DIWALI CALENDAR 2009
October 2009
S MTWTFS
123
45678910
11 121314151617
18 192021222324
25262728293031

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