Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is a major Hindu festival celebrated with great enthusiasm across India and in various cities around the world. This vibrant festival symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali falls on Kartik Amavasya, the darkest night of the year in the Hindu month of Kartik.
Diwali is a five-day festival that begins on Dhanteras and ends on Bhaiya Dooj. Each day holds special significance and involves various rituals, including the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
The most important day of Diwali is the new moon day, also known as Amavasya. This day is commonly referred to as Lakshmi Puja, Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja, and Diwali Puja. It’s a time when homes are brightly lit with diyas (oil lamps) and candles, families wear new clothes, and exchange sweets and gifts.
When is Diwali Celebrated in 2024?
Here’s a state-by-state breakdown of holiday announcements for Diwali 2024, allowing you to plan your celebrations accordingly:
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Andhra Pradesh:
October 31, 2024*
Arunachal Pradesh:
October 31, 2024*
Assam:
October 31, 2024*
Bihar:
October 31, 2024*
Chhattisgarh:
October 31, 2024*
Goa:
October 31, 2024*
Gujarat:
October 31, 2024*
Haryana:
November 1, 2024*
Himachal Pradesh:
October 31, 2024*
Jharkhand:
October 31, 2024*
Karnataka:
October 31, 2024*
Kerala:
October 31, 2024*
Madhya Pradesh:
October 31, 2024*
Maharashtra:
November 1 and 2, 2024*
Manipur:
November 1, 2024*
Meghalaya:
October 31, 2024*
Mizoram:
October 31, 2024*
Nagaland:
October 31, 2024*
Odisha:
October 31, 2024*
Punjab:
October 31, 2024*
Rajasthan:
October 31, 2024*
Sikkim:
November 1 to November 3*
Tamil Nadu:
October 31 and November 1, 2024*
Telangana:
October 31, 2024*
Tripura:
November 1, 2024*
Uttarakhand:
October 31, 2024*
Uttar Pradesh:
October 31, 2024*
West Bengal:
October 31, 2024We hope this guide helps you celebrate Diwali with joy and light!