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Diwali 2024: October 31 - Important Diwali Dates in Delhi, Gujarat - Deepavali Date In Tamil Nadu - Bali Padyami In Karnataka: Nov 2

Diwali is celebrated on Amavasya, in most parts of India including Delhi, Gujarat etc on October 31, 2024 (Thursday).

- Amavasya Tithi starts at 4.21 pm on Oct 31st and ends at 6.20 pm on Nov 1st

In Tamil Nadu, Deepavali is celebrated on Narak Chaturdasi on October 31, 2024 (Thursday)

- Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Tithi starts at 2.19 pm on Oct 30th and ends at 4.21 pm on Oct 31st

In Karnataka, Bali Padyami Deepavali (Go Puja - Baleendra Puja) is celebrated on November 2, 2024 (Saturday)

- Shukla Paksha Padyami Tithi (also known as Pratipada / Prathamai) starts at 6.20 pm on Nov 1st and ends at 7.59 pm on Nov 2nd

Celebration Across India


Diwali means 'arrangement of lights in a row'. This year Diwali in North India & Deepavali in Tamil Nadu comes on same day i.e., on October 31st

In North India including Delhi, Gujarat etc, Diwali is celebrated on Amavasya. Many will pray Goddess Lakshmi to grant them wealth.

In Tamil Nadu South India, Deepavali is celebrated on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi (called as Narak Chaturdasi) in remembrance of the killing of Narakasura by Sri Krishna wife Goddess Satyabama

In Karnataka, Bali Padya Deepavali, Go Puja, Baleendra Puja is celebrated on Kartik Maas Shukla Paksha Prathamai Day.

Important Dates during Diwali:


1) Dhanteras - Oct 29th - Tuesday - The auspicious day to buy Silver, Steel. Also known as Dhan Tryodashi. - Krishna Paksha Trayodashi Tithi starts at 12.18 pm on Oct 29th and ends at 2.19 pm on Oct 30th

2) Choti Diwali - Oct 30th - Wednesday. In North India Narak Chaturdashi Choti Diwali is celebrated on Oct 30th. Naraka Chaturdashi Deepavali in Tamil Nadu is celebrated on Oct 31st. Lord Krishna and Goddess Satyabhama destroyed Narakasura on this day. - Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Tithi starts at 2.19 pm on Oct 30th and ends at 4.21 pm on Oct 31st
Note:
- Kali Chaudas is celebrated in North India on Oct 30th, 2024 (Wednesday)
- Kali Puja in West Bengal is celebrated on Oct 31st, 2024 (Thursday)

3) Diwali - Oct 31st - Thursday - Diwali is celebrated on Amavasya in North India. Lakshmi Puja will be done with great devotion on this day. - Amavasya Tithi starts at 4.21 pm on Oct 31st and ends at 6.20 pm on Nov 1st

4) Govardhan Puja - Nov 2nd - Saturday - Devotees Prepare Annakut & offer it to Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Giri on this day with his little finger. It is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Pratipada in Kartik Maas. - Pratipada Tithi starts at 6.20 pm on Nov 1st and ends at 7.59 pm on Nov 2nd
Note:
- Vikram Samvat, beginning of New Year in Gujarat is celebrated on Nov 2nd, 2024 (Saturday)
- In Karnataka Bali Pratipada / Padwa / Kartika Shudda Padyami is celebrated on Nov 2nd, 2024 (Saturday)

5) Bhai Dooj - Nov 3rd - Sunday - Its a celebration of Brother-Sister affection. Sisters invite their Brothers to their homes on Bhai Dooj, apply Tikka and offer delicious sweets. Brothers in turn will offer small gifts to their Sisters. Also known as Bhai Bheej / Bhhaya Duj, It is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Dwitiya in Kartik Maas. - Dwitiya Tithi starts at 7.59 pm on Nov 2nd and ends at 9.14 pm on Nov 3rd.

Deepavali in Tamil Nadu:


On Deepavali in Tamil Nadu, People will wake up early in the morning, take oil bath, wear new dress, do puja in their home by offering varieties of sweets to god and burst crackers.

The courtyard will be decorated with colourful Rangoli and flowers. Devotees will go to temple to have darshan of God.

Greetings and gifts will be exchanged with neighbours and relatives. At night, whole nation will decorate their house with diya - the traditional lamp.

The preparation for Diwali Festival begins months in advance. Tickets in trains, buses, flight would be sold off the day booking starts. Textile shops will be flooded with people to buy new clothes in the months leading to Diwali.

Next Year Diwali:
In 2025, Diwali is celebrated on October 20, 2025 (Monday)

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