Diwali 2023: 5 Days of Deepavali Dates, and City-wise Lakshmi Puja Muhurat

DIWALI 2023: While the Navratri festivities have come to an end, the country is now gearing up to celebrate the festival of lights – Diwali or Deepawali. The festival which is popularly celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile falls on November 12. It also signifies the victory of light over darkness.

According to the Drik Panchang, Diwali which is usually celebrated in the Amavasya Tithi of Kartik month. It is a five-day long festival that starts with Dhanteras and ends with Bhai Dooj. This year, the five-day-long festival will begin on November 10 and end on November 14.

Diwali which is celebrated with fervour in India, is also observed in many other countries with the same kind of excitement. As the festival holds great significance among Hindus and is also considered one of the major festivals in India, let’s take a look at the details of the five-day-long festival, its dates, and shubh muhurat.

A five-day-long festival

1. DhanterasThe festival of Diwali begins with the occasion of Dhanteras which is considered auspicious to buy new metal, especially gold and silver. On this day, people worship Lord Kubera and Goddess Lakshmi by buying something new. The day is purely dedicated to the Goddess of Wealth.
2. Chhoti DiwaliThe second day of Diwali also known as Chhoti Diwali is called Narak Chaturdashi. As per the Hindu tradition, it is believed that on this day Lord Krishna fought demon Narakasura and killed him.
3. Lakshmi PujaThe third day is the main day of celebration when the festival of Diwali celebrated. On this day, people worship Goddess Lakshmi. Devotees begin their day by waking up early and wearing new clothes. They decorate their house with lights, diyas, and candles. Sweets and gifts are also shared between friends and family members.
4. Govardhan PujaUsually celebrated a day after Diwali, Govardhan Puja is observed on the fourth day. On this day, devotees worship Lord Krishna believing that lord Krishna saved the residents of Mathura from Lord Indra and lifted the famous Govardhan Parbat on his single finger. They also prepare 56 varieties of food and drink to offer as a mark of gratitude.
5. Bhai DoojThe fifth day of the festival, Bhai Dooj is observed to celebrate the special relationship between brothers and sisters. On this day, siblings get together and show their love and affection for each other by performing the tilak ceremony, exchanging sweets, and giving blessings.

Diwali 2023: Important Dates

1. Dhanteras: November 10, 2023
2. Choti Diwali: November 11, 2023
3. Diwali: November 12, 2023
4. Govardhan Puja: November 13, 2023
5. Bhai Dooj: November 14, 2023

Diwali 2023: Shubh Muhurat

As per the Drik Panchang, the shubh muhurat for the five-day-long festival are as follows:

• Amavasya Tithi Begins: 2:44 PM on November 12, 2023
• Amavasya Tithi Ends: 2:56 PM on November 13, 2023
• Dhanteras: 6:20 PM to 8:20 PM (November 10)
• Chhoti Diwali (Hanuman Puja and Kali Chaudas Puja Muhurat): 11:57 Pm to 12:48 PM (November 11)
• Diwali (Lakshmi Puja Muhurat): 5:40 PM to 7:36 PM (November 12)
• Govardhan Puja Muhurat: 6:45 AM to 9 AM (November 13)
• Bhai Dooj Muhurat: 1:30 PM to 3:45 PM (November 14)

CITY-WISE LAKSHMI PUJA MUHURAT

• New Delhi: 5:39 pm to 7:35 pm
• Mumbai: 6:12 pm to 8:12 pm
• Kolkata: 5:05 pm to 7:03 pm
• Chennai: 5:52 pm to 7:54 pm
• Bengaluru: 6:03 pm to 8:05 pm
• Jaipur: 5:48 pm to 7:44 pm
• Hyderabad: 5:52 pm to 7:53 pm
• Chandigarh: 5:37 pm to 7:32 pm
• Ahmedabad: 6:07 pm to 8:06 pm
• Gurugram: 5:40 pm to 7:36 pm
• Noida: 5:39 pm to 7:34 pm