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Dipabali

Assamese

Also known as: Deepavali, Diwali, Kali Puja

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2026 Assamese Date

Dipabali

About Dipabali

Dipabali, known as Diwali in other parts of India, is the festival of lights celebrated on the new moon day of the month of Kartik. In Assam, it is also closely associated with Kali Puja, where Goddess Kali is worshipped alongside Goddess Lakshmi.

Homes are decorated with rows of earthen lamps (diya) to illuminate the darkness and symbolize the victory of light over darkness. Families clean and whitewash their homes, create intricate rangoli designs at the entrance, and light fireworks throughout the evening.

In Assamese tradition, Dipabali is also the time when families prepare an elaborate feast and exchange gifts with relatives and neighbours. The worship of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity and Goddess Kali for protection is central to the celebrations.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees observe a fast on Dipabali and break it after the evening puja with an elaborate festive meal.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:
  • Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
  • Clean and decorate the house with rangoli and earthen lamps.
  • Observe a fast until the evening puja is completed.
  • Light earthen lamps throughout the house and perform the evening aarti.

Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps

Essential Puja Samagri:
Earthen lamps and gheeRangoli materialsIdols or pictures of Goddess Lakshmi and KaliFlowers, incense, and camphorSweets and festive food offerings
Puja Procedure:
  1. Clean the house and create rangoli at the entrance.
  2. Set up the altar with images of Goddess Lakshmi and Kali.
  3. Light earthen lamps and perform the evening aarti.
  4. Exchange gifts and sweets with neighbours and relatives.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How is Dipabali celebrated in Assam?

Dipabali in Assam involves lighting earthen lamps, worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Kali, preparing elaborate feasts, and exchanging gifts.

Q: Why is Goddess Kali worshipped on Dipabali in Assam?

In Assamese tradition, Dipabali is also Kali Puja night, where Goddess Kali is worshipped for protection from evil and spiritual liberation.

Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).

Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.

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