The 5 Days Of Diwali

How Long Does Diwali Last?

Diwali or Deepavali is celebrated over a period of 5 days. The five days of Diwali start from Dhanteras, Chaturdashi, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj.

Diwali is celebrated every year in either October or November, based on the lunar cycle. It is commemorated on the 15th day of Kartik, the Hindu calendar’s

Friday, November 10, 2023, Dhanteras Is The First Day Of The Diwali Festival (Friday, November 10, 2023)

Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi or Dhanvantari Trayodashi) is the first day of Diwali - “Dhan” denotes riches and “Teras” is the 13th day of a lunar fortnight on the Panchanga.

Kubera, the God of Wealth, was worshipped for his wealth and success. On Dhanteras, Goddess Lakshmi is adored.

Many people think that Mata Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and fortune, was born on this day. To welcome Maa Laxmi, people clean their homes. Purchasing gold, silver, kitchenware, or a gadget is deemed fortunate.

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Diwali’s Third Day - Lakshmi Puja/Kali Puja (Sunday, November 12, 2023)

The third day of Diwali is regarded to be the festival’s major eve. The third day lends Diwali the nickname “Festival of Lights,” because you’ll see Diyas, Kandil, colourful lightning, and so on everywhere you look.

Amavasya, or the Darkest Day of the Month, is the most important day of this five-day celebration.

Families assemble to worship Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh in order to welcome the goddess of money, success, and prosperity into their house.

Mothers give Diwali sweets to their neighbours and vice versa. Children are looking forward to the fireworks display and gifts from their parents.

Muhurta of Lakshmi Puja = 05:40 PM to 07:36 PM holiest month.

Diwali is a five-day celebration with diverse meanings for each day.

This year, Diwali 2023 begins on Friday, November 10, 2023 (10/11/2023), and finishes on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (15/11/2023).

Saturday, November 11, 2023

Choti Diwali Is The Second Day Of Diwali (Saturday, November 11, 2023)

Naraka Chaturdasi is observed because Lord Shri Krishna destroyed the demon Narakasur on this day. Naraka Chaturdashi occurs on the Chaturdashi of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu calendar month of Kartik.

This festival is also known as Kali Chaudas or Roop Chaudas.

In some Indian regions and cultures, it is believed that it was Goddess Kali who killed the Rakshasa Narakasura. Thus it is celebrated as Kali Chaudas.

Hindus wake up before daybreak, take a holy bath, and put on fresh clothing to execute morning religious ceremonies, and then the festivities begin. Rangoli is placed in front of doors to embrace happiness and drive away evil spirits.

Muhurat of Kali Chaudas = 11:39 PM to 12:32 AM