Diwali 2023 is one of the biggest festival for Bhartiya, this year the diwali 6days are between 10th November 2023 to 15 November 2023.
Diwali 2023:
Diwali is the festival of lights and lamps. This is one of the major festivals of Hindus, which is celebrated across the country with great grandeur and enthusiasm. Deepawali is the festival of joy and happiness. As Per Drik Panchang, Diwali festival is celebrated on Amavasya Tithi of Kartik Month. This year, Hindu community is ready to celebrate the festival of lights on November 12, 2023.
Diwali 2023: Date and Time in India
• Amavasya Tithi Begins – November 12, 2023 – 02:44 PM
• Amavasya Tithi Ends – November 13, 2023 – 02:56 PM
• Pradosh Kaal – November 12, 2023 – 05:08 PM to 07:41 PM
• Vrishabha Kaal – November 12, 2023 – 05:19 PM to 07:19 PM
• Lakshmi Pujan Muhurat – November 12, 2023 – 05:19 PM to 07:19 PM
Diwali 2023: Important Date’s and Day’s
• Friday, November 10, 2023 – 05:27 PM to 07:27 PM, Trayodashi Tithi, Dhanteras.
• Friday, November 10, 2023 – 05:09 PM to 06:26 PM, Trayodashi Tithi, Yama Deepam.
• Saturday, November 11, 2023 – 11:05 PM to 11:56 PM, Chaturdashi Tithi , Choti Diwali.
• Sunday, November 12, 2023 – 05:19 PM to 07:19 PM , Amavasya Tithi , Laxmi Pujan.
• Tuesday, November 14, 2023 – 05:54 AM to 08:09 AM, Pratipada Tithi , Govardhan Puja.
• Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – 12:38 PM to 02:53 PM , Dwitiya Tithi, Bhai Dooj.
Diwali is one of the most celebrated festivals in India. Deepawali is also known as the festival of lights. On this day, people light up diyas and decorate their homes with flowers and rangolis. According to Hindu traditions, Diwali signifies a celebration of the victory of good over evil.
This festival is celebrated on the darkest night of the lunar month of Kartika which typically falls on the month of October or November. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 12 and it spans over a period of five days.
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Diwali 2023: History and significance
There are so many legends around the festival. One of the most renowned legends is that on this day lord Rama returned to Ayodhya with his wife Sita, younger brother Lakshman and Hanuman following 14 years of exile and their victory over the demon king Ravana.
Diwali 2023: Rituals
On the first day, Dhanteras is an occasion for acquiring gold, silver, and other valuable or practical items.
On the second day, Naraka Chaturdashi, people wake up early, perform ablutions, and kindle diyas to dispel malevolent forces.
The third day marks the centrepiece of Diwali when people don new attire, adorn their homes with rangolis, lamps, and ornamental decorations, and offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi.
The fourth day is reserved for Govardhan Puja, a commemoration of Lord Krishna’s significance. During this day, people construct small heaps of cow dung symbolising the Govardhan mountain and engage in prayers.
The fifth day, known as Bhai Dooj, is devoted to celebrating the cherished bond between brothers and sisters.
Diwali 2023 FAQ:
When is Diwali in the year 2023?
Diwali is going to be celebrated on Kartik Amavasya i.e., on November 12, 2023.
How to celebrate Diwali?
This is the festivals of lighting diyas and decorating homes and devotees worship Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesha on this auspicious day of Diwali.
When is Goivardhan Puja in the year 2023?
Govardhan Puja is going to be celebrated on November 14, 2023.
When is Bhai dooj 2023?
Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on Dwitiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik i.e., on November 15, 2023.
When is Dhanteras in 2023?
Dhanteras will be celebrated on November 10, 2023.
Happy Diwali.