Diwali, commonly known as the festival of lights, is one of the most important holidays in India. It stands for the victory of good over evil. Hindus observe the holiday by giving and receiving presents, feasting, and praying to the fertility and abundance goddess Lakshmi. This year Diwali Date 2024 falls on the 1st of November. People of several religions, including Sikhs, Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists, celebrate Diwali or Deepawali throughout the nation as well as outside of India. Each religion marks the holiday differently and celebrates it for a different purpose. In this blog, you will get to know about the 5 days of Diwali 2024, This year's Deepavali date, Diwali Story, and Rituals that you can follow for Diwali 2024.

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Diwali 2024 Date and Important Timings

Diwali 2024 is on the 1st of November and this is all you need to know about it!

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Celebration for Diwali 2024 starts with the festival of Dhanteras, which falls on Friday, November 1st, 2024 and concludes with Bhai Dooj which falls on November 3, 2024. Lakshmi Puja is considered the most crucial and most auspicious of the 5 days of Diwali 2024 and is celebrated as the day of Diwali. So, the Diwali 2024 date is friday, November 1st.

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Diwali Calendar 2024 - The 5 days of Diwali 2024

This is the Diwali calendar that briefs the 5 days of Diwali 2024 that devotees, from all across India, celebrate. 

Let’s dive a bit deeper and learn a little more about Diwali Calendar.

• Dhanteras: This day is a celebration intended to boost prosperity and fortune. With Lakshmi as its representative, Dhanteras explores themes of purification, rejuvenation, and securing auspiciousness. Farmers in the villages adore and decorate their animals as their primary source of revenue.

• Naraka Chaturdasi (Choti Diwali): Because it is thought that Kali murdered Narakasura on this day, the day is dedicated to the worship of Mahakali or Shakti in some parts of India. Kali Chaudas, also known as Naraka-Chaturdashi, is a day set aside to put an end to evil and lethargy that makes existence for humans on Earth unbearable.

• Lakshmi Puja (Diwali Festival): The five-day Festival of Lights known as Diwali is observed by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains worldwide. Diwali is a festival of fresh starts and the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. For some, it also coincides with harvest and new year celebrations.

• Govardhan Puja: Following this, it is thought that Lord Krishna himself gave the command for 56 Bhog to worship Govardhan Parvat on the day of Kartik Shukla Pratipada. Since then, Govardhan Puja has been performed regularly, and the festival of Govardhan Puja is observed annually.

• Bhai Dooj: It is a fortunate occasion that honors the close relationship between two siblings of different sexes. Sisters invite their brothers to come over and cook their favorite meals for them. Sisters likewise ask God for their brothers' protection from all ills and misfortune so that they may live long and prosper.

The Story Behind Diwali

Diwali has been the subject of numerous mythical tales since it embodies everything that is "good."

On this day, Lord Rama slew Ravana, the ten-headed demon ruler of Lanka, and together with Sita and Lakshman, they proceeded back to Ayodhya. To welcome their King and queen back to the throne, the locals lit earthen lamps and sent off fireworks on this particular occasion.

The union of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu in heaven is also commemorated on this day.

This day is a time for Bengalis to worship Devi Kali, the most potent "shakti" goddess.

Because Mahavira obtained the ultimate "nirvana" on this day, it is of the utmost significance in Jain tradition.

This day served as the harvest celebration in ancient India.

The Arya Samaj "hero" Dayanand Saraswati's passing anniversary falls on Diwali.

Rituals of Diwali

As Deepavali date is around the corner, you must be planning for Diwali 2024 celebrations, this list of Rituals will help you guide through the whole day. 

The festival of Diwali is widely observed in India and is hence a significant national holiday. It is celebrated all across the nation with a lot of enthusiasm.

Let’s discuss the 5 days of Diwali 2024. Diwali commences with the festival of Dhanteras, which marks the start of a new fiscal year, the next day is Naraka Chaturdasi, which is also known as Choti Diwali and represents the day Lord Krishna won against the demon Narakasura. The day following Naraka Chaturdasi is Amavasya, which is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of fortune and wealth.

The fourth day is dedicated to Govardhan Puja, and the final day is Bhai Dooj when sisters honor and pray for the wellbeing and long life of their brothers.

On the festival of Diwali, a lot of activities are done by the devotees, such as feasting, gambling, gift exchanging with loved ones, and setting off firecrackers. On this day, Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi are worshiped and devotees wear new clothing. The Special Lakshmi Puja is celebrated on this day as well.

During Diwali, people in Southern India welcome their ancient King Mahabali home by decorating their homes with flowers and cow dung. On this day, Govardhan Puja is finished.

On this day, Goddess Kali is revered throughout Bengal and other parts of Eastern India. It's called Shyama puja.

Diwali in Maharashtra begins with the veneration of cows and their calves. Vasu Baras is a name for this.

Large-scale Diwali fairs are organized all around the nation. These gatherings are commercial hubs and frequently feature performances by acrobats and artists.

FAQs - Diwali Festival

Q1. What is the date of Diwali 2024?

This year Deepavali date is November 1, 2024

Q2. What are the 5 days of Diwali?

The festivals included in the 5 days of Diwali are, Dhanteras, Choti Diwali, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. 

Q3. Why is Diwali celebrated? 

On this day, Lord Rama slew Ravana, the ten-headed demon ruler of Lanka, and together with Sita and Lakshman, they proceeded back to Ayodhya. To welcome their King and Queen back to the throne, the locals lit earthen lamps and sent off fireworks on this particular occasion. Since then this day is celebrated as Diwali.