2022 diwali date

Diwali 2022 (Deepavali 2022) Date in India: This year, the festival of lights or Diwali will be celebrated on October 24 which is a Monday. Diwali usually falls on the 15th day of the Hindu luni-solar month of Kartik. The festival is expected to be celebrated in a grand way after two full years of the pandemic. Diwali, which marks the victory of good over evil is celebrated as Deepavali in the South of India. Not just that, it is also celebrated as Narak Chaturdashi, Diwali Kedar Gauri Vrat, Chopda Puja, Sharda Puja, and People come together and celebrate with their friends and family on the occasion. The day is also celebrated in offices and workplaces. Happiness, wealth, prosperity and warmth mark the auspicious day. Legend has it that on this day, Lord Rama made his way back to Ayodhya after 14 years, post killing the demon king Ravana. It is also said that Pandavas had returned home after 12 years of exile following a humiliating loss to the Kauravas in the game of dice. After cleaning their homes, people lit lights and decorated with flowers and On the day, people perform Lakshmi Puja in their homes for luck and prosperity. The most auspicious time to do Diwali Puja is after sunset, according to drikpanchang.com. The time period after sunset is known as Pradosh. The day of Diwali Puja is decided when Amavasya Tithi prevails during Pradosh. Hence no other Diwali Puja Muhurat is as good as Puja Muhurat during Pradosh even if it is available for one Ghati (approximately ...

Diwali is observed to commemorate the return of Lord Rama along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman to Ayodhya after an exile of 14 years. After Lord Rama defeated the 10-headed demon Ravana, he came back to Ayodhya. To honour and celebrate his victory, the entire kingdom of Ayodhya was lit by earthen lamps to observe the triumph of light over darkness. The term Deepavali has been derived from two words – 'Deep' meaning light and 'avali' meaning row. So, the literal meaning of Diwali or The day they returned was Kartik Amavasya, a dark moon night. People lit the entire city and kingdom of Ayodhya with diyas (earthen lamps) to get away from darkness and also to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. People celebrate Diwali as an occasion to mark the victory of light (good) over darkness (bad) and light their houses, streets, and worship places with earthen lamps. And that is why Diwali is called the festival of lights.

The most significant and When is Diwali? Know all about the auspicious five days of Deepavali(Pinterest) When is Diwali? This year, The five auspicious days of Deepavali Govatsa Dwadashi (October 21) In Maharashtra, Diwali celebrations begin with Govatsa Dwadashi and are marked a day before Dhanteras. This year, it falls on Friday, October 21. On this day, (Also Read: Karwa Chauth 2022 rituals: Sargi and Mehendi to moon sighting and breaking fast, know all about important rituals ) Dhanteras (October 22) Dhanteras Puja will be marked on Saturday, October 22. Also known as Dhantrayodashi, Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali festivities. Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera, who is the God of wealth, are worshipped on this auspicious day. Kali Chaudas (October 23) Kali Chaudas will be marked on Sunday, October 23. It is also known as Bhut Chaturdashi and is mainly observed in Gujarat during Chaturdashi Tithi. Chhoti Diwali and Badi Diwali (October 24) This year, Chhoti and Badi Diwali fall on October 24. On this day, people will celebrate the festival by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, lighting their homes with diyas to mark the victory of light over darkness, wearing new clothes, and distributing sweets, dry fruits and gifts among their loved ones and the needy. Govardhan Puja (October 25) Diwali festivities end with Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut Puja, which falls on October 25 this year. On this day, Lord Krishna defeated God Indra. The celebrations begin during the Pr...