Diwali 2024 Date, Time, History & Significance in India
Diwali Date, Time, History, and Significance in India: Diwali (Deepawali) is one of the happiest festivals in India that Indians celebrate wherever they are in the world. Mostly in India Diwali is celebrated in the evening at the start of the night and the duration of this event is just about 01 Hour 56 Mins for 2024.
What to do on Diwali? Simple, all you have to do is follow the celebrations such as get ready and wear colorful dresses, light up your house with lamps and Diya (bati), and eat some sweet dishes with other sweets. As this is the most popular Hindu festival, one can write quotes such as "Wishing You The Night of Lights" or "Happy Diwali with A Wish for Lights in Your Life" and send them to friends and family members.
Diwali 2024 Date and Timings
Here you can check the new date and time for Diwali and Laxmi Puja and also the timing of Lakshmi Puja by Mahurat. This will help you celebrate Diwali on an accurate date and time in India or when you are outside of India or living in another city that is not near Mumbai or Delhi. So, Diwali Kab Hai?, check the Deepavali dates and times on the tables right below:
Pradosh Kaal Muhurat for Diwali
This timetable will help you understand the exact date and time of Lakshmi Puja on Diwali according to Pradosh Kaal Muhurat:
| Event | Date & Time |
| Diwali Date | Thursday, October 31, 2024 |
| Lakshmi Puja Muhurat | 05:28 PM to 07:24 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:28 PM to 08:07 PM |
| Vrishabha Kaal | 05:28 PM to 07:24 PM |
| Amavasya Tithi Begins | 02:17 PM on October 31, 2024 |
| Amavasya Tithi Ends | 10:36 AM on November 1, 2024 |
Nishita Kaal Muhurat for Lakshmi Puja on Diwali
This timetable will help you understand the exact date and time of Laxmi Puja on Diwali according to Nishita Kaal Muhurat:
| Event | Date & Time |
| Lakshmi Puja Muhurat | 11:59 PM to 12:32 AM, October 31 |
| Mahanishita Kaal | 11:39 PM to 12:32 AM, November 1 |
| Simha Kaal | 11:59 PM to 02:16 AM, November 1 |
| Amavasya Tithi Begins | 02:17 PM on October 31, 2024 |
| Amavasya Tithi Ends | 10:36 AM on November 1, 2024 |
Choghadiya Puja Muhurat for Diwali
This timetable will help you understand the exact date and time of Laxmi Puja on Diwali according to Choghadiya Puja Muhurat:
| Event | Date & Time |
| Afternoon Muhurat (Chara, Labha, Amrita) | 02:17 PM to 04:07 PM |
| Evening Muhurat (Labha) | 05:28 PM to 07:07 PM |
| Night Muhurat (Shubha, Amrita, Chara) | 08:47 PM to 01:45 AM, October 31 |
| Early Morning Muhurat (Labha) | 05:04 AM to 06:44 AM, November 1 |
Diwali, Lakhsmi Puja Muhurat in New Delhi:
- Lakshmi Puja Muhurat – 05:28 PM to 07:24 PM (In New Delhi, India)
- Duration of Puja – 01 Hour 56 Mins
- Pradosh Kaal – 05:28 PM to 08:07 PM
- Vrishabha Kaal – 05:28 PM to 07:24 PM
- Amavasya Tithi Begins – 02:17 PM on November 12, 2023
- Amavasya Tithi Ends – 10:36 AM on November 13, 2023
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in Other Cities
- Pune – 05:58 PM to 07:59 PM
- Chennai – 05:41 PM to 07:43 PM
- Jaipur – 05:37 PM to 07:33 PM
- Hyderabad – 05:42 PM to 07:42 PM
- Gurgaon – 05:29 PM to 07:25 PM
- Chandigarh – 05:26 PM to 07:21 PM
- Kolkata – 04:54 PM to 06:52 PM
- Mumbai – 06:01 PM to 08:01 PM
- Bengaluru – 05:52 PM to 07:54 PM
- Ahmedabad – 05:57 PM to 07:55 PM
- Noida – 05:28 PM to 07:23 PM
Diwali Dates till 2025 (Diwali Calendar):
This year Diwali will be celebrated on Thursday 31st October 2024:
| YEAR | DAY | DATE | Event/Festival |
| 2015 | Wed | 11-Nov | Diwali/Deepavali |
| 2016 | Sun | 30-Oct | Diwali/Deepavali |
| 2017 | Thur | 19-Oct | Diwali/Deepavali |
| 2018 | Wed | 7-Nov | Diwali/Deepavali |
| 2019 | Sun | 27-Oct | Diwali/Deepavali |
| 2020 | Sat | 14-Nov | Diwali/Deepavali |
| 2021 | Thur | 4-Nov | Diwali/Deepavali |
| 2022 | Mon | 24-Oct | Diwali/Deepavali |
| 2023 | Sun | 12-Nov | Diwali/Deepavali |
| 2024 | Fri | 1-Nov | Diwali/Deepavali |
| 2025 | Tue | 21-Oct | Diwali/Deepavali |
Diwali History & Significance in India
History: In some parts of the country (India) people believe that Diwali marks the celebration of Lord Rama's arrival at his home in Ayodhya after defeating the demon-king Ravana. However, some Hindus believe that Diwali is about the celebrations of Goddess Laxmi (Maa Lakshmi)'s wedding with Lord Vishnu, while some clerks say that Goddess Laxmi was born on this date and so, they celebrate it as Diwali.
Significance: This is about starting a new life full of joy and happiness. On Diwali, with great significance, Hindus clean their houses, wear new clothes, light candles/lights, and talk about happiness and the victory of light over the darkness as their elders say. On this day of Diwali, they pray for a new beginning in life and see happiness in their future.
