Diwali is undoubtedly one of the significant festivals in India. Only a few days are left in Diwali. People are busy shopping for utensils, decorative items, gifts, metal items, gold, silver, and whatnot.
Here are the important details about the five auspicious days of Diwali 2023.
DHANTERAS 2023
November 10, 2023 (Friday)
Dhantrayodashi or Dhanteras is observed during the 13th lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu calendar month of Kartik. Dhanteras Puja Muhurat begins at 06:19 PM and ends at 08:23 PM.
Dhanteras marks the beginning of the auspicious festival of Diwali in India. On this day, people worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber – the God of wealth. They purchase clothes, gold, silver, and gadgets.
CHOTI DIWALI
November 11, 2023 (Saturday)
Narak Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali is observed a day before Badi Diwali. Chaturdashi Tithi starts at 11:05 PM on October 23 and ends at 11:56 PM on October 24.
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
November 12, 2023 (Sunday)
As per the Hindu Calendar, Diwali is on November 12, 2023 (Sunday). Here are important details about Diwali Puja 2023:
Diwali Puja Timings: 05:19 PM to 07:19 PM
Pradosh Kaal: 05:08 PM to 07:41 PM
Vrishabha Kaal: 05:19 PM to 07:19 PM
Amavasya Tithi Starts Time: 02:44 PM on November 12, 2023
Amavasya Tithi End Time: 02:56 PM on November 13, 2023
Read: Why Do We Celebrate Diwali?
Lakshmi Puja Timings 2023 in Different Cities
Cities |
Muhurat Timings |
| New Delhi | 05:39 PM to 07:35 PM |
| Pune | 06:09 PM to 08:09 PM |
| Mumbai | 06:12 PM to 08:12 PM |
| Bengaluru | 06:03 PM to 08:05 PM |
| Noida | 05:39 PM to 07:34 PM |
| Hyderabad | 05:52 PM to 07:53 PM |
| Gurgaon | 05:40 PM to 07:36 PM |
| Chandigarh | 05:37 PM to 07:32 PM |
| Jaipur | 05:48 PM to 07:44 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 06:07 PM to 08:06 PM |
| Chennai | 05:52 PM to 07:54 PM |
| Kolkata | 05:05 PM to 07:03 PM |
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 |
| Idols of Goddess Lakshmi & Lord Ganesh |
Haldi | Paan and Supari |
| Agarbatti | Camphor | Flowers |
| Ghee | Cotton Wicks | Gangajal |
| Kalash | Water | Kalava |
| Janeu | Dhoop | Silver Coins |
| A broom | Mango Leaves | Panchamrit |
DIWALI 2023 PUJA MANTRAS
- For Happiness: Om Shreem Shree-aee Namaha
- For Financial Benefits: Om Shreem Maha Lakshmiyei Namaha
- For Spiritual Growth: Om Maha Deyvicha Vidmahay; Vishnu Patnicha Deemahee; Thanno Lakshmi Prachodayat
GOVARDHAN PUJA 2023
November 14, 2023 (Tuesday)
Govardhan Puja timings begin at 06:43 AM and end at 08:52 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 2023
November 15, 2023 (Wednesday)
The timings for celebrating Bhai Dooj are 01:10 PM to 03:19 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 also applied tilaka on his forehead.
