Diwali, a Hindu lunar festival, is traditionally observed on the 15th day of Kartik, the darkest night of the year.
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The festival will be celebrated in full on the day it coincides with Choti Diwali and Lakshmi Puja.
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The debate over Diwali's date, whether it falls on October 31 or November 1, has left many uncertain about the timing of the celebration.
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Drik Panchang has confirmed that Diwali will be observed on Friday, November 1, 2024.
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Dhanteras, celebrated on October 29 in Diwali, is a day for devotees to pray to Lord Kuber and Goddess Lakshmi, seeking wealth and prosperity.
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Choti Diwali, also known as Naraka Chaturdashi, is the second day of the Diwali celebrations, commemorating Lord Krishna's victory over Narakasura on October 31.
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Diwali's main celebration, Lakshmi Puja, takes place on November 1, marking Lord Rama, Mata Sita, and Lakshman's return to Ayodhya, symbolizing light over darkness.
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The Shubh Muhurat for Lakshmi Puja, a crucial Diwali ritual, starts at 5:43 pm and ends at 6:16 pm.
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On November 2, 2024, Govardhan Puja is celebrated after Diwali, honouring Lord Krishna's miraculous act of lifting the Govardhan mountain to protect Mathura's people from Lord Indra's wrath.
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The Diwali festival concludes with Bhai Dooj, or Bhau Beej, on November 3, 2024, which commemorates the bond between brothers and sisters, urging their prosperity.
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