As communities around the globe get ready for Diwali, the festival of lights, the uncertainty about the date has been clarified. The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has confirmed that this year’s Diwali will be celebrated on October 31, rather than November 1.
Sharad Sharma, a spokesperson for the VHP, informed India Today TV, “The festival of Diwali this year coincides with Amavasya—the new moon phase, which begins that afternoon.” Consequently, the Diwali festivities will kick off on the evening of October 31, signifying a spiritually important time for both reflection and celebration. The Drik Panchang also verifies that Diwali will occur on the Amavasya Tithi of the Kartik month, with Lakshmi Puja set for October 31, 2024, as “the Amavasya moon will be visible on October 31.”
Anil Mishra, a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, supported Sharma’s statement, confirming that Diwali celebrations are planned for October 31.
Here are the auspicious timings for Diwali rituals this year:
– Amavasya Tithi: Begins at 03:52 PM on October 31, 2024, and ends at 06:16 PM on November 1, 2024.
– Pradosh Kaal: Ideal time for Lakshmi Puja, from 05:12 PM to 07:43 PM on October 31.
– Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: Scheduled for 05:12 PM to 06:16 PM on October 31.
– Vrishabha Muhurat: From 06:00 PM to 07:59 PM on October 31.
Leading up to Diwali, October 30 will feature the celebration of Deepotsav, an event marked by lighting diyas and decorating homes in preparation for the festival. This year, Deepotsav will also coincide with Hanuman Jayanti, a significant celebration in Ayodhya that honors the birth of Lord Hanuman.
Diwali, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, brings families and communities together in joy and gratitude. With the celebrations officially set for October 31, millions around the world are ready to embrace this sacred festival with devotion and tradition.
