Confused about Diwali 2024 dates? Checkout key details and Lakshmi Puja shubh muhurat

Diwali, one of the most significant Hindu festivals, is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India and around the world. Known as the festival of joy and light, it brings communities together in a vibrant display of tradition and festivity. On this day, people honour and worship Maa Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, through various rituals and pujas.

According to the Drik Panchang, Diwali will be celebrated this year on the Amavasya Tithi of the Kartik month, which falls on October 31, 2024. However, there is some confusion, as many people are unsure about the correct date for celebrating Diwali this year due to institutions like banks and other offices being closed on November 1. To clarify, Lakshmi Puja will be performed on October 31, 2024, as the Amavasya moon will appear on this date. However, in some cities, Diwali celebrations may extend to November 1, 2024.

Diwali 2024 Laxmi Puja Timing

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

• Amavasya Tithi Begins - October 31, 2024 at 03:52 PM
• Amavasya Tithi Ends - November 1, 2024 at 6:16 PM
• Pradosh Kaal - From 05:12 P.M. 07:43 PM
• Laxmi Puja Muhurat - From 05:36 P.M. 06:16 PM
• Vrishabha Muhurat - From 06:00 P.M. 07:59 PM

Diwali 2024 City-wise Puja Muhurat

City	Timing
New Delhi	05:36 PM to 06:16 PM
Mumbai	06:57 PM to 08:36 PM
Bengaluru	06:47 PM to 08:21 PM
Ahmedabad	06:52 PM to 08:35 PM
Chandigarh	05:35 PM to 06:16 PM
Chennai	05:42 PM to 06:16 PM
Hyderabad	05:44 PM to 06:16 PM
Kolkata	05:45 PM to 06:16 PM

Significance of Diwali

Diwali, also known as Deepawali, holds immense cultural and spiritual significance in Hinduism and other Indian religions. It symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Diwali commemorates the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile, during which he defeated the demon king Ravan. The people of Ayodhya welcomed him by lighting oil lamps, or diyas, symbolizing the victory of righteousness. This theme of illumination extends to the celebration itself, where homes, temples, and public spaces are adorned with lights, and people perform rituals and prayers to invite prosperity and harmony.
The festival also emphasises the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, along with 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, charity, and community bonding, as families exchange gifts, prepare sweets, and decorate their homes to welcome both deities and loved ones. Beyond religious rituals, Diwali has become a symbol of unity and joy, celebrated across India and by Indian communities worldwide.