Dates for Diwali in 2022: This year, Diwali is observed on Monday, October 24. This five-day Hindu festival is celebrated with great fervour. For complete information, keep reading.
Deepavali, widely known as the most important and revered celebration of Diwali, is quickly approaching. Hindus enjoy this blessed holiday to commemorate the triumph of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, light over darkness, and hope over despair.
In addition, Diwali commemorates the defeat of Bali by Lord Vamana, the destruction of several demons by Lord Krishna, including Narkasur, and the entry of Lord Rama into Ayodhya after murdering Ravana. On Diwali, people worship to Goddess Lakshmi by performing the lucky Lakshmi Puja at their homes and workplaces and requesting the goddess’ blessing for wealth, prosperity, happiness, and peace.
Diwali is celebrated for five days throughout the majority of the nation. Dhanteras marks the start of the holiday season, which ends on Bhaiya Dooj.
What time is Diwali?
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, will be observed on Monday, October 24. The Lakshmi Puja muhurat will start at 06:53 and end at 08:16, according to Drik Panchang. The Pradosh Kaal will also last from 05:43 to 08:16, while Amavasya will last from 05:27 to 04:18 on October 24 and 25, respectively.
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Deepavali’s five fortunate days :-
Govatsa Dwadashi (October 21)
Govatsa Dwadashi, which is observed a day before Dhanteras, marks the start of the Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra. It takes place on Friday, October 21 this year. Hindus revere cows and calves on this day and give them wheat-based offerings. Nandini Vrat is another name for the day.
Dhanteras (October 22)
On October 22, a day known as Dhanteras Puja, will be observed. Dhanteras, often referred to as Dhantrayodashi, ushers in the Diwali celebrations. On this auspicious day, people worship the goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera, the god of wealth.
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Kali Chaudas (October 23)
On October 23, a day called Kali Chaudas, will be observed. It is mostly observed in Gujarat on Chaturdashi Tithi and is also known as Bhut Chaturdashi.
Chhoti Diwali and Badi Diwali (October 24)
Chhoti and Badi Diwali fall on October 24 this year. People will worship Goddess Lakshmi on this day, light diyas in their homes to symbolise the triumph of light over darkness, wear new garments, and give gifts, sweets, and dry fruits to their loved ones and the less fortunate.
Govardhan Puja (October 25)
Diwali festivities end with Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut Puja, which falls on October 25 this year. On this day, Lord Krishna defeated God Indra. The celebrations begin during the Pratipada Tithi of Kartik month.
