Diwali 2024: Complete Overview of Dates, Rituals, and the Importance of the Festival
Diwali, also referred to as Deepawali, is known as the festival of lights and diyas. It is one of the most significant festivals for Hindus and is celebrated worldwide with great joy and grandeur.
On this special day, people light up their homes, offices, and various places, create rangolis, and share sweets with their family and friends, celebrating the occasion in a magnificent way. In 2024, the Deepawali festival will be observed on October 31. According to the Hindu calendar, it falls on the Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik.
Now, let’s explore the Puja timings, significance, and other important details about this wonderful festival.
Diwali 2024: Date and Time
- The dark moon phase begins on October 31, 2024, at 03:55 PM
- The dark moon phase ends on November 1, 2024, at 06:18 PM
- Lakshmi Puja auspicious time – October 31, 2024, from 07:19 PM to 09:11 PM
- Pradosh Kaal – October 31, 2024, from 06:35 PM to 09:15 PM
- Vrishabh Kaal – October 31, 2024, from 07:19 PM to 09:11 PM.
Diwali 2024: Significance
As we all know, the Diwali festivities began with Dhanteras, and today marks the second day of the celebration, known as Narak Chaturdashi. This day is significant as it represents the triumph of good over evil. People engage in various rituals and celebrations to commemorate this event, paving the way for the grand Diwali festivities that are yet to come.
Diwali is one of the most important festivals for Hindus. This day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy around the world in places where Indian communities live. They light up their surroundings and dispel darkness.
Diwali is a festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil and the triumph of light over darkness. It encourages people to eliminate the darkness within themselves and to enlighten their minds, bodies, and souls with the light of truth and righteousness.
Diwali provides everyone with the opportunity to connect with their loved ones and celebrate this joyful occasion by giving gifts, sharing sweets, decorating their homes, and distributing treats to others.
Diwali 2024: How is it celebrated?
Laxmi Puja: The core of Diwali celebrations revolves around performing Laxmi Puja on this auspicious day. It is believed that during this time, Goddess Laxmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, emerged from the milky ocean when the gods and demons were churning it. Therefore, people carry out various rituals to honor the Goddess and seek her blessings.
Victory Over Evil: This day symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. People light up their homes and eliminate darkness everywhere. It is known that on this sacred day, Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya with his brother Lakshman and wife Mata Sita. Originally, Diwali was celebrated in Ayodhya to welcome Lord Ram back.
Remove Darkness: As the name suggests, Deepawali means a row of lights. This festival involves lighting diyas, so people illuminate their homes, offices, and other places with lights and diyas.
Saraswati Puja: Deepawali is also associated with Goddess Saraswati, who represents knowledge and wisdom. In some regions, people perform Saraswati Puja to seek the Goddess’s blessings for enlightenment and academic success.
Celebration: The festival is all about joy, and people celebrate it in various ways, such as spending time with loved ones, decorating their homes, creating rangolis, performing different rituals, visiting temples, lighting their houses, and sharing sweets and gifts. There are numerous ways to celebrate this festive occasion.
From Pune Pulse, with joy we say, Happy Diwali on this festive day!
May your home be filled with love and light, Wishing you happiness, pure and bright!