Festival Season is here, and we are all excited for the celebrations. Diwali, celebrated on November 12, 2023, is a five-day festival with distinct rituals and meanings. The Lakshmi Puja Muhurat falls between 5:40 PM and 7:36 PM on the main day. Here are the timings for various customs:
- Dhanteras Puja Muhurat (Nov 10): 6:20 PM – 8:20 PM
- Choti Diwali’s Hanuman Puja (Nov 11): 11:57 AM – 12:48 PM
- Diwali’s Lakshmi Puja (Nov 12): 5:40 AM – 7:36 PM
- Govardhan Puja (Nov 13): 6:45 AM – 9:00 AM
- Bhai Dooj Aparahna Muhurat (Nov 14): 1:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Diwali is celebrated on different dates across India. In South India, it’s on Nov 12, while in Goa and West India, it’s on Nov 11. Varanasi celebrates on Nov 26. In Punjab, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, Diwali falls on Nov 12.
Customs & Tithis:
- Day 1: Dhanteras (Nov 10) symbolizes wealth and cleanliness- Trayodashi Tithi
- Day 2: Choti Diwali (Nov 11) sets the festive stage with decorations- Chaturdashi Tithi
- Day 3: Diwali (Nov 12) includes prayers, new attire, gifts, diyas, and fireworks- Amavasya Tithi
- Day 4: Goverdhan Puja and Padwa (Nov 13) honor Lord Krishna and relationships
- Day 5: Bhai Dooj (Nov 14) celebrates sibling bonds- Pratipadha Tithi
City wise puja muhurat for Lakshmi Puja:
- Pune: 6:09 PM – 8:09 PM
- New Delhi: 5:39 PM – 7:35 PM
- Chennai: 5:52 PM – 7:54 PM
- Jaipur: 5:48 PM – 7:44 PM
- Hyderabad: 5:52 PM – 7:53 PM
- Gurugram: 5:40 PM – 7:36 PM
- Chandigarh: 5:37 PM – 7:32 PM
- Kolkata: 5:05 PM – 7:03 PM
- Mumbai: 6:12 PM – 8:12 PM
- Bengaluru: 6:03 PM – 8:05 PM
- Ahmedabad: 6:07 PM – 8:06 PM
- Noida: 5:39 PM – 7:34 PM
Diwali brings people together, spreading joy and prosperity. Enjoy the festive season with your loved ones!
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