Diwali the festival of light is celebrated each year on the Dark Lunar fortnight (Kartik Amavasya) when enormous lighted lamps vanish from the darkness of that night and impart the light of peace, prosperity, and a new beginning so that one can move forward for the household requirements whether in Job, academic career, in business and almost in all the fields. Therefore, celebrating Diwali is significant and valuable in India and abroad. It’s the festival where everyone for all age groups has their wishes and they want to fulfil them in the upcoming days with the grace of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi to ensure prosperity. The festival indeed comes with lots of Joy, where everyone looks for a new beginning, such as there are enormous discounts offers on home appliances and many more. As per the region, it is significant and the timing for the Diwali celebration is decided as the astrological calculation. Therefore, the timing i.e., Muhurta is indeed essential.
Diwali 2024 pooja Timing Muhurta
The timing i.e., Muhurta for Diwali this year has been decided for 31st of October where the Amavasya Tithi will start 31st October from 3:52 PM on 31st October to 6:16 PM on 01st November. The Diwali celebration, therefore, has been decided on 31st October, whereas in different places, the date can vary as per the social and astrological values. Because the timing difference can create variation in the Diwali celebration. Overall, it will be celebrated on 31st October only.
The Story Behind the Diwali Celebration – The History of Diwali
Diwali is celebrated as per the historical values where it said that on the same Date lord Ram came back to Ayodhya after fourteen of exile and after willing the battle against Ravana. On this date, all the inhabitants of Awadh lighted lamps decorated their homes with flowers and enjoyed this date when their King “Raja Ram” came back. Thereafter, this date has been celebrated as Diwali, the festival of light, the festival of hope and the festival of enormous opportunities.
Significance of 5 days for Diwali Celebrations
After the “Ganesh Chaturthi and Shardiya Navratri” Durga Pooja, the seasons of festivals start and end on the Kartika Shukla Paksha Purnima. In between that Diwali is also celebrated in the middle of four prominent festivals such as Dhanwantri Tryadoshi, Naraka Chaturdashi, Govardhan Pooja and Bhai Dooj. Where each festival is significant and celebrated in different parts of India.
Dhanteras: Dhanwantari Jayanti for Wealth and Prosperity
The Dhanwantari Jayanti is celebrated after the incarnation of lord Dhanwantari during the Samudra Manthan, and he appeared with the Amrita Kalasha, the pot of immortality. Then, this festival is celebrated as Dhanteras, where the people plan to purchase metallic stuff like Gold, silver, jewellery, vehicles and other home appliances.
Naraka Chaturdashi: Triumph of Good Over Evil
This is celebrated as the blessing of Lord Krishna where he Killed the devil Narkashur and saved enormous Gopis, and then people celebrate this day as Narak Chaturdashi, also Chhoti Diwali, where the glimpse of Diwali comes and fills with enthusiasm.
Diwali: The Festival of Lights and New Beginnings
The most awaited festival and the festival of light Diwali will be celebrated on 31st October which is the central festival. On this date, especially in the evening the worship of Goddess Lakshmi is accomplished. In many places in India, Kali Pooja is also celebrated at the midnight of Diwali.
Govardhan Puja: Gratitude to Nature and Abundance
The Govardhan Pooja is celebrated in North India, especially in Mathura Vrindavan where the farmers pay gratitude to Govardhan who saved enormous life. As per the famous story, Lord Krishna held the entire mountain to save the people’s life from rain and thunder. And, thereafter, it is celebrated as Govardhan Pooja.
Bhai Dooj: The Festival of Sibling Bonds and Love
At the end, i.e., on the second day of Kartika Shukla Paksha, Bhratri Dwitiya I.e., Bhai Dooj is celebrated which is the symbol of the robust relationship between siblings, It is celebrated with joy and memories and enriches the relationship with love.
Conclusion
Diwali the festival which is known for the significance of light is celebrated for the enlightenment of humanity where everyone needs to have an illuminating light for the cessation of the inner darkness. It is also as per the philosophical concepts that nature is the equilibrium of the threefold attribute i.e., Sattva, Rajash, and Tamash and the light is the symbol of the sattva attribute i.e., the intelligence which takes the human being ahead with deliberating nature and the human beings are distinct due to their contemplating attribute, and the light of Diwali reveal the righteous part. Therefore, like every year, it will be celebrated, and this year it will be celebrated on 31st October.
Disclaimer
The Date, Timing and Muhurtha can be subject to change as per the area, and place, also based on the community and their values, therefore, the aforesaid information has been updated as per the available resources. This content has been updated just for informative purposes and we never for a hundred per cent certainty. Therefore, for brief details and in-depth information, one must consult a qualified astrologist.
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