Diwali
festivalsAlso known as: Deepavali
Diwali
Diwali at a Glance
Diwali is fixed by the lunar calendar to Kartika Krishna Amavasya, the 15th tithi of the waning (Krishna) fortnight of Kartika (Ashwin Krishna Amavasya in the Amanta calendar).
- Tithi rule
- Kartika Krishna Amavasya (Purnimanta)Krishna AmavasyaKartika month
- Tithi swami and group
- Pitra · Purna Tithi
About Diwali
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, commemorates Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and the victory of light over darkness.
Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshipped during the auspicious Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in the evening for wealth, wisdom, and prosperity.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Diwali involves lighting the home, inviting Goddess Lakshmi, and performing the grand evening Puja.
- Clean the entire house thoroughly. Goddess Lakshmi is said to only enter and reside in clean homes.
- Draw Rangoli at the main entrance and place footprints of Goddess Lakshmi pointing inward.
- In the evening, set up an altar for Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, offer lotus flowers, and light earthen diyas all around the house.
Diwali: Frequently Asked Questions
Kartika Krishna Amavasya (Ashwin Krishna Amavasya in the Amanta calendar); its swami is Pitra, a Purna Tithi.
Note: times are shown with their date; a Panchang day runs from sunrise to sunrise.
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