The festival of Diwali, also known as Deepavali spans over five days. It starts with Dhanteras and ends on Bhai Dooj. Many rituals venerating various deities alongside Goddess Lakshmi are observed.
Diwali 2023 Calendar: 5 Days of Diwali
Here are 5 days of Diwali according to Drikpanchang:
Friday, November 10, 2023: Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi
Saturday, November 11, 2023: Choti Diwali, Kali Chaudas
Sunday, November 12, 2023: Diwali, Laxmi Pujan, Narak Chaturdashi
Tuesday, November 14, 2023: Govardhan Puja, Balipratipada, Vikram Samvat New Year.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023: Bhai Dooj
Diwali 2023 Pooja Timings
Here are pooja timings of various days of Diwali according to Drikpanchang:
Friday, November 10, 2023: Dhanteras aka Dhanatrayodashi
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat - 6:20 pm to 08:20 pm
Duration - 02 Hours 00 Mins
Yama Deepam is on Friday, November 10, 2023
Trayodashi Tithi Begins - 12:35 pm on November 10, 2023
Trayodashi Tithi Ends - 01:57 pm on November 11, 2023
Saturday, November 11, 2023: Choti Diwali, Kali Chaudas
Kali Chaudas Muhurat - 11:57 pm to 12:48 am on November 12
Duration - 51 minutes
Chaturdashi Tithi Begins - 01:57 pm on November 11, 2023
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends - 02:44 pm on November 12, 2023
Sunday, November 12, 2023: Diwali, Laxmi Pujan, Narak Chaturdashi
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat - 6:12 pm to 8:12 pm
Duration - 2 Hours
Pradosh Kaal - 06:01 pm to 08:34 pm
Vrishabha Kaal - 06:12 pm to 08:12 pm
Narak Chaturdashi
Abhyang Snan Muhurat - 5:35 am to 6:44 am
Duration - 1 Hour 9 Mins
Moonrise at Abhyang Snan - 5:35 am
Tuesday, November 14, 2023: Govardhan Puja, Balipratipada
Govardhan Puja Pratahkala Muhurat - 6:45 am to 9:00 am
Bali Puja Pratahkala Muhurat - 6:45 am to 9:00 am
Wednesday, November 15, 2023: Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time - 1:30 pm to 3:45 pm
The most critical day of Diwali puja is the new moon day, known as Amavasya, dedicated to Lakshmi Puja and is also referred to as Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja or simply Diwali Puja.
This sacred occasion of Diwali Puja is not confined to households but is also observed in commercial establishments. It holds particular importance for traditional Hindu business communities.
The prime time for conducting the Diwali Puja is after sundown in a twilight period called Pradosh. It is believed that no other timing for the Diwali Puja can surpass the auspiciousness of the Pradosh period and hence people usually check muhurat for seeking blessings.
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