The festival of lights, Diwali, needs no introduction!
Diwali, or Deepawali, is India's brightest festival, and everyone eagerly awaits it. This vibrant festival stands for unity in diversity as every Indian around the globe celebrates it with great enthusiasm regardless of caste, creed, region, gender, and religion.
Diwali 2024 Date And Time: When Will It Be Celebrated?
As per the Hindu Lunar calendar, Diwali falls on Kartik Amavasya (The New Moon of the Kartik month). Usually, as per the Gregorian calendar, it falls in October or November.
The Diwali 2024 timings given below are as per New Delhi, India.
Diwali 2024 Date- 1st November 2024 (Friday)
Diwali Lakshmi Pooja- 1st November 2024 (Friday)
Time - From 05:36 PM to 06:16 PM
(Lakshmi Pooja timings without Sthir Lagna)
Pradosh Kaal Timing - From 05:36 PM to 08:11 PM
Vrishabha Kaal Timing - From 06:20 PM to 08:15 PM
Other Important Timings
Amavasya (Starting Time)- 03:52 PM, 31st October 2024 (Thursday)
Amavasya (Ending Time) - 06:16 PM, 1st November 2024 (Friday)
The best to do Diwali Puja is after sunset, and this auspicious period after sunset is known as Pradosh. The day of the Puja is picked based on when the Amavasya Tithi prevails during Pradosh. Therefore, it is believed that no other Puja Muhurat is as favorable as the period during Pradosh, even if it's available for approximately 24 minutes.
In India, especially in the Northern states, Diwali celebrations commence with Dhanteras on the thirteenth Lunar Day of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Kartik. It concludes with the celebration of Bhai Dooj.
The 2024 dates for the festivities are given below.
1st November 2024 - Diwali Snan, Diwali Devpuja, Lakshmi Puja
2nd November 2024 - Govardhan Puja, Bali Pratipada, Annakut
3rd November 2024- Bhai Dooj, Bhau Beej, Yama Dwitya
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What Is The Significance of Diwali?
'Diwali' is a shortened version of the original term 'Deepawali'. The word 'Deepavali' originates from "Deepa," meaning light lamps, and "Aavali," which refers to a series or rows. 'Deepavali' means the row of lamps people put outside their homes. The lamps symbolize the inner light that safeguards us from spiritual darkness. It also signifies removing darkness or ignorance from our lives and welcoming light or enlightenment.
Light also is a depiction of success, hope, and fortune. Diwali illustrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. This is why Diwali is popularly referred to as the 'festival of lights.' The festival preaches the message of togetherness.
The Diwali celebrations happen in all parts of India, various parts of Nepal, and many other corners of the world, transcending religious and socio-cultural boundaries. This is a joyous reminder of the victory of light and good over darkness and evil.
Diwali Pooja And Rituals That Everyone Should Know
Diwali is celebrated in different ways and is thus a National holiday. The Diwali preparations in the household start much before the actual day. The celebrations begin with Dhanteras during the auspicious month of Kartik. On Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and fortune, is worshiped. Govardhan Puja follows Diwali, and the festival ends with Bhai Dooj.
Diwali Lakshmi Pooja is an integral part of Diwali. Known as the Goddess of prosperity, Goddess Lakshmi is revered and worshiped on this auspicious festival. According to the scriptures, Goddess Lakshmi descends to the Earth on the night of Kartik Amavasya and roams around. She resides in a house that is spick and span. This is why proper cleaning is done and the houses are decorated, as it is believed to delight Goddess Lakshmi. People worship Goddess Lakshmi for receiving incredible material abundance.
If Goddess Lakshmi is pleased, she blesses her devotees with gifts and wealth. It is believed that if you worship the divine Goddess with complete devotion, you can obtain her blessings. Moreover, devotees of the Goddess will obtain financial peace in their lives. When it comes to Diwali 2024 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat rituals, people should perform the Puja when 'Sthir Lagna' prevails during the Pradosh Kaal. Kuber Puja is also done along with Lakshmi Puja.
People follow different Diwali traditions depending on their region and family culture, so the rituals can have some variations. Let's learn about Diwali customs and the Diwali 2024 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat rituals.
Diwali rituals start early in the morning. People clean and declutter their houses, take a bath, clean the place of worship, and sprinkle Gangajal (water from the Ganges) all over the house for the essence of purity and in order to sanctify the surroundings before performing Lakshmi Puja. Diwali is associated with Lakshmi Puja. That is the day people pray to Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity. So, the celebrations begin with cleaning and purifying the home. When it comes to Lakshmi Puja, people must focus on keeping the house, surroundings, and place of worship clean. You can beautify the house with candles and Diyas (earthen lamps). Also, make a Rangoli at the main entrance of the house.
You must set up a Puja altar or place of worship. Spread a red cloth over the altar and place the divine Goddess Lakshmi's and Lord Ganesha's idols on it. A picture of the idols can also be used.
Place a Kalash (Pot) filled with water near the altar at the center. Put mango leaves in it in a circular direction. Also, put betel nut, marigold flowers, a coin, and some rice grains.
Apply a Tilak of Haldi (Turmeric) and Kumkum (Vermilion) on Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Light a Diya and worship Goddess Lakshmi with complete devotion by offering her fruits, grains, coins, flowers, betel leaves, betel nuts, Moli, Akshat, Gulaal, rice, jaggery, turmeric, saffron, sandalwood paste, etc.
After worshiping Goddess Lakshmi by following all the rituals, worship Goddess Saraswati, Goddess Kali, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Kuber or Kuber Dev, according to the rituals.
The Puja and the Diwali rituals should be performed together with all the family members and friends. So, everyone should gather for the same.
After completing the Diwali Lakshmi Pooja, you should worship the bookkeeping materials, money vault, and other money and business-related materials. They should also be kept in front of the idols during the Puja.
After the Diwali Pooja, Prasad, sweets, and Dakshina (donations) should be given to needy people.
In the end, light numerous lamps and place them at your house's entrance and every part of the house.
Make sure to do Aarti to conclude the Puja. Once the Puja is over, you should take the blessings of the elders.
Diwali is one such festival that Indians celebrate around the globe. In countries with a sizable Indian population, the Indian diaspora celebrates Diwali with great enthusiasm and gusto.
This festival is a National Holiday in India, with even private institutions closing their doors. In preparation for this festival, people clean their houses and shops and decorate them with Diyas filled with oil or Ghee and beautiful electric lights. People decorate their homes, shops, and offices with Diyas, lights, Rangoli, and flowers. The house's entrance is typically decorated with traditional and colorful Rangoli designs. The footprints of Goddess Lakshmi are also drawn at the house's entrance.
Fairs are also organized in many towns and villages. Feasting and meeting with friends and families are a must during Diwali. People also wear new clothes and worship the divine Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on this day.
People wish 'Happy Diwali!' to each other and exchange sweets and gifts. Diwali is spent meeting family, friends, and relatives and exchanging sweets and good wishes.
Kali Puja is observed in West Bengal during this time. Goddess Kali is worshiped by the devotees with the utmost devotion. In Southern India, Diwali commemorates the homecoming of King Mahabali. People enthusiastically decorate their homes to welcome the King.
Lord Rama annihilated King Ravana and rescued his wife, Sita, from his clutches. After defeating King Ravana, Diwali signifies Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya with Sita and his brother, Lakshmana. Ayodhya's citizens welcomed their beloved Lord Rama back by lighting earthen lamps. Despite Amavasya, the entire city was illuminated because of the thousands of earthen lamps lit for Lord Rama's return. This is why Diwali is celebrated with lights every year to mark Lord Rama's homecoming.
As Diwali is celebrated in different parts of the country, multiple legends, beliefs, and mythological tales are associated with the festival. On the other hand, Diwali is considered significant in Jainism because it is the day Lord Mahavir attained Nirvana. Diwali was celebrated as a harvest festival in ancient India. Additionally, Diwali is also a noteworthy occasion for the Sikh community. On this occasion, they celebrate 'Bandi Chhor Divas' (Day of Liberation) as the Sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind, gained freedom from prison on this day.
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Concluding Thoughts
Diwali is the one festival that brings Indians together the most! Individuals from different walks of life come together to celebrate Diwali. Thus, this grand festival of lights is a major unifying factor across India. Diwali certainly can illuminate our homes and hearts. After all, the festival stands for togetherness, hope, light, fortune, and prosperity.
Have a fantastic time this Diwali 2024. Astroyogi wishes you a happy and prosperous Diwali!
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