When is Diwali 2024 | Date, Day, and Muhurat

On which day will Diwali be celebrated whether on 31st of October or first of November?

By Intimate Viewpoint

Diwali is celebrated in the Muhurat of Amavasya (New Moon). This year, the Muhurat falls on both the 31st of November i.e. Thursday and the 1st of November or Friday. Therefore, there is a great confusion among people about the correct date to celebrate Diwali.

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According to the experts, Diwali is celebrated on the night when the Amavasya occurs. The Kartik Amavasya falls on the night of the 31st of October. Hence, the exact date of the celebration of Diwali is the 31st of October.

Shubh Muhurt of Lakshmi puja

The Shubh Muhurat or the Tithi for Lakshmi Pujan begins at 3:50 p.m. on the 31st of October and concludes at 6:20 p.m. on the 1st of November. Therefore Diwali will be celebrated for 2 days. Some people will observe it on Thursday or 31st of October and some people will observe Diwali on Friday i.e. 1st of November.

Significance 

Diwali is the festival of lights. It depicts the triumph of light over darkness and the victory of good over evil. Diwali is celebrated because Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya on this day after 14 years of exile. The people of Ayodhya celebrate the day by lighting Diyas all over Ayodhya. Since then, the tradition of celebrating Diwali has been going on in India. In this way, every year this day is celebrated as a grand festival.