Diwali is undoubtedly one of the significant festivals in India. People are busy shopping for utensils, decorative items, gifts, metallic items, gold, silver, and whatnot. Here are the important details about the five auspicious days of Diwali 2024.
DHANTERAS 2024
29 October, 2024 (Tuesday)
Dhantrayodashi, also known as Dhanteras, is observed during the 13th lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu calendar month of Kartik. Dhanteras Puja Muhurat begins at 06:31 P.M. and ends at 08:13 PM. Moreover, Dhanteras marks the beginning of the auspicious festival of Diwali in India. On the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, people worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber – the God of wealth. They purchase clothes, gold, silver and gadgets.
CHOTI DIWALI
31 October, 2024 (Thursday)
Narak Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali is observed a day before Badi Diwali. Chaturdashi Tithi starts at 01:15 PM on October 30 and ends at 03:52 PM on October 31. This day marks the victory of good over evil as it commemorates the killing of Narakasura, the demon king, by Lord Krishna, Goddess Kali and Satyabhama.
DIWALI
01 November, 2024 (Friday)
According to the Hindu Calendar, Diwali is on November 1, 2024. Here are the details about Diwali Puja 2024:
| Diwali Puja Timings | 05:36 PM and 6:16 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:36 PM to 08:11 PM |
| Vrishabha Kaal | 06:20 PM to 08:15 PM |
| Amavasya Tithi Starts Time | 03:52 PM on October 31, 2024 |
| Amavasya Tithi End Time | 6:16 PM on November 1, 2024 |
Lakshmi Puja Timings 2024 in Different Cities
| Cities | Muhurat Timings |
| New Delhi | 05:36 PM to 06:16 PM, Oct 31 |
| Pune | 06:54 PM to 08:33 PM, Oct 31 |
| Mumbai | 06:57 PM to 08:36 PM, Oct 31 |
| Bengaluru | 06:47 PM to 08:21 PM, Oct 31 |
| Noida | 05:35 PM to 06:16 PM, Oct 31 |
| Hyderabad | 05:44 PM to 06:16 PM, Oct 31 |
| Gurgaon | 05:37 PM to 06:16 PM, Oct 31 |
| Chandigarh | 05:35 PM to 06:16 PM, Oct 31 |
| Jaipur | 05:44 PM to 06:16 PM, Oct 31 |
| Ahmedabad | 06:52 PM to 08:35 PM, Oct 31 |
| Chennai | 05:42 PM to 06:16 PM, Oct 31 |
| Kolkata | 05:45 PM to 06:16 PM, Oct 31 |
Samagri
Here is the list of items that you will surely need for Diwali Puja
| Roli | Akshat | Kumkum |
| Chandan | A wooden chowki | A pure cloth for covering chowki |
| Lakshmi and Ganesha Idols | Haldi | Paan and Supari |
| Agarbatti | Camphor (Kapoor) | Flowers |
| Ghee | Cotten wicks | Gangajal |
| Kalash | Water | Kalava |
| Janeu | Dhoop | Silver Coins |
| A broom | Mango Leaves | Panchamrit |
DIWALI 2024 PUJA MANTRAS
For Happiness: Om Shreem Shree-aee Namaha
To Receive Financial Benefits: Om Shreem Maha Lakshmiyei Namaha
For Spiritual Growth: Om Maha Deyvicha Vidmahay; Vishnu Patnicha Deemahee; Thanno Lakshmi Prachodayat
GOVARDHAN PUJA 2024
02 November, 2024 (Saturday)
Govardhan Puja timings begin at 06:34 AM and end at 08:46 AM. People celebrate Govardhan Puja, a day after Diwali and worship Lord Krishna, who saved the residents of Mathura from torrential rains caused by Lord Indra by lifting a mountain named ‘Govardhan.’
BHAI DOOJ 2024
03 November, 2024 (Sunday)
The timings for celebrating Bhai Dooj are 01:10 PM to 03:22 PM. This day celebrates the special bond of brothers and sisters. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna visited his sister Subhadra after killing the evil demon Narakasura. Subhadra greeted Lord Krishna with sweets and flowers and applied tilak on his forehead.
