Diwali
Hindu Festival of
Lights
The celebrations for this auspicious Hindu festival
What is Diwali?
Vedic scriptures mention the festival as Padma Purana, celebrated after the harvest season according to the Hindu calendar.
Vedic scriptures mention the festival as Padma Purana, celebrated after the harvest season according to the Hindu calendar.
Usually Observed for Five Days.
- The 1st day of Diwali celebrations is called Dhanteras. In India, it is believed that buying jewelry (gold or silver) on this day is auspicious.
- The 2nd day of Diwali is called Narak Chaturdasi, the 14th lunar day. Homes light 14 diyas to ward off evil.
- The 3rd day is when Diwali is actually celebrated with family and 21 diyas are lit.
- The 4th day, people celebrate Govardhan pooja, in remembrance of Lord Krishna who, in mythic tales, lifted Govardhan Hill to shelter the people in Vrindavan from heavy rain.
- The 5th day celebration ends with observing Bhai Dooj
During Diwali
Homes are Cleaned to Welcome
The Goddess of Wealth
Laksmi Into their Homes
Homes are Cleaned to Welcome
The Goddess of Wealth
Laksmi Into their Homes
Candles and lamps are lit as a
greeting to Laksmi
The Indian New Year
Celebrated at the End of Diwali
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- House cleaning
- Shopping - People wear new clothes on each day of celebration
- Diwali Sweets - Chakli, Peda, Barfi, and Laddoo Almost all sweets are made with broken pieces of dry fruits.
- Rangoli - People decorate their home with Rangoli, a colorful artwork made with rice powder.
- Exchanging Gifts and playing cards - Close and extended families pay visits at one another’s place for hours of banter, card playing, and gifts!
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/india/articles/5-diwali-customs-and-traditions-you-should-know-about
Diwali / Deepavali Observances Dates
2024 Thu Oct 31 Diwali/Deepavali
2025 Mon Oct 20 Diwali/Deepavali
2026 Sun Nov 8 Diwali/Deepavali
2027 Thu Oct 28 Diwali/Deepavali
2028 Tue Oct 17 Diwali/Deepavali
2029 Mon Nov 5 Diwali/Deepavali
2030 Fri Oct 25 Diwali/Deepavali
2024 Thu Oct 31 Diwali/Deepavali
2025 Mon Oct 20 Diwali/Deepavali
2026 Sun Nov 8 Diwali/Deepavali
2027 Thu Oct 28 Diwali/Deepavali
2028 Tue Oct 17 Diwali/Deepavali
2029 Mon Nov 5 Diwali/Deepavali
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