Diwali 2024: Diwali is one of the major festivals of Hindus. This is the festival of joy and happiness and celebrated across the country with great pomp and show and fervor. People celebrate this day to the fullest by performing various puja rituals. People worship the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, Maa Laxmi during Diwali. As per Drik Panchang, the festival of Diwali is going to be celebrated on Amavasya Tithi of Kartik Month i.e., on October 31, 2024.
There are so many people out there, who are getting confused about it that when they should celebrate Diwali? So, here we are going to clear all your confusion as Laxmi Puja will be performed on October 31, 2024 as Amavasya Moon will be visible on October 31 and in some cities people will celebrate Diwali on November 1, 2024.
According to the Panchang, Amavasya Tithi will end at 06:16 PM on November 1, 2024, and Laxmi Pujan is performed after sunset, when the Moon is visible in the sky so October 31, 2024 will be the ideal day to celebrate Diwali.
Diwali 2024: Date and Time
Amavasya Tithi Begins – October 31, 2024 at 03:52 PM
Amavasya Tithi Ends – November 01, 2024 at 06:16 PM
Pradosh Kaal – From 05:12 P.M. 07:43 PM
Laxmi Puja Muhurat – From 05:12 P.M. 06:16 PM
Vrishabha Muhurat – From 06:00 P.M. 07:59 PM
Diwali 2024: Important Dates an Days
| Date and Day | Puja Muhurat | Tithi | Festival |
| October 29, 2024, Tuesday | 06:31 PM to 08:13 PM | Trayodashi Tithi | Dhanteras |
| October 29, 2024 , Tuesday | 05:14 PM to 06:29 PM | Trayodashi Tithi | Yama Deepam |
| October 31, 2024, Thursday | 11:39 PM to 12:31 AM | Chaturdashi Tithi | Choti Diwali |
| November 31, 2024, Thursday | 05:12 PM to 06:16 PM | Amavasya Tithi | Laxmi Pujan |
| November 2, 2024, Saturday | 06:34 AM to 08:46 AM | Pratipada Tithi | Govardhan Puja |
| November 3, 2024, Sunday | 12:38 PM to 02:55 PM | Dwitiya Tithi | Bhai Dooj |
Diwali 2024: Significance
Diwali is one of the most prominent and major Hindu festival, which is celebrated by all Hindus with great grandeur. Diwali is regarded as one of the most significant lighting festivals. Deepawali is a celebration of light triumphing over darkness. There is much to learn from these celebrations, which are observed for five whole days.
Maa Laxmi is worshipped with great dedication and devotion on this auspicious day. It is believed that on this auspicious day, Maa Laxmi makes her earthly appearance and bestows health, money, and success upon her devotees. Hindus celebrate this as one of their auspicious festivals, during which they light diyas and give presents to their loved ones. Lighting lights is a symbol of virtue, innocence, and prosperity.