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Diwali 2024: This article provides a detailed overview of the dates and significance of the Diwali festival. It covers the five-day celebration, including Dhanteras, Chhoti Diwali, Badi Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj.The Festival of Diwali and Its Dates
Diwali is a festival that is eagerly awaited every year, but this time there is considerable confusion regarding its exact dates. This five-day celebration spans from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj. This year, the main Diwali festival will be celebrated on October 31, as determined by the Vaidehi, Rishikesh, and University Panchang. Let’s explore the dates of this festival and their significance in detail.
Dhanteras
Dhanteras is celebrated on the Trayodashi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. This year, it falls on October 29, Tuesday. On this day, people traditionally buy gold, silver ornaments, and new utensils. Dhanteras marks the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari. On this day, the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber, and Lord Ganesha is performed. Additionally, bringing a new broom and coriander into the house is believed to please Goddess Lakshmi and bless the household with prosperity.
Chhoti Diwali (Narak Chaturdashi)
Chhoti Diwali, also known as Narak Chaturdashi, is celebrated on the Chaturdashi of the Krishna Paksha in Kartik. This year, it will be observed on October 30. According to mythological beliefs, this day is also the birthday of Lord Hanuman. People light lamps dedicated to Yama, the god of death, and offer boondi laddus to Lord Hanuman.
Badi Diwali
The main Diwali festival will take place on October 31, Thursday. This day marks the Amavasya in Kartik. According to the Panchang, Amavasya will begin on October 31 at 3:52 PM and last until 6:16 PM on November 1. Therefore, it is appropriate to celebrate Diwali on the night of October 31. On this night, the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Kali, and the Nishithkal puja will take place. In contrast, charitable acts and ancestral rites associated with Amavasya should be performed in the morning of November 1.
Govardhan Puja (Annakut)
The day after Diwali, on November 2, Govardhan Puja will be celebrated. It is also known as the Annakut festival. This day commemorates the event when Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan Hill to protect the people of Mathura from heavy rains. On this day, worship of Lord Krishna is performed, and an Annakut feast is offered.
Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj marks the final day of the Diwali festivities and is celebrated on the Dwitiya of the Shukla Paksha in Kartik. This year, it will be observed on November 3. It is also referred to as Yama Dwitiya. On this day, sisters apply a tilak on their brothers' foreheads and pray for their long life, a tradition rooted in the myth of Yama and his sister Yamuna.
Thus, the Diwali festival is significant not just religiously but also socially and culturally. Each day has its own unique importance, and people prepare enthusiastically to celebrate it.
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