Diwali 2024: Laxmi Puja Muhurat, Significance, Rituals and More!
Diwali 2024
Diwali is also known as the “Festival of Lights”, Deepavali. It is observed on the Amavasya of the Kartik month. On this day, Bhagwan Rama returned to Ayodhya after completing 14 years of exile. People cleanse their places, gather for a feast, and light fireworks. The word Diwali comprises of “Deep” which means “Light” and “avail” that means in a row. So, the name basically means “to become a row of light”. Here, we will tell you about every aspect of the most awaited festival of all – Diwali 2024.
Diwali 2024 Muhrat
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat – 05:49 PM to 06:16 PM
Duration – 00 Hours 28 Mins
Pradosh Kaal – 05:49 PM to 08:21 PM
Vrishabha Kaal – 06:35 PM to 08:33 PM
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat without Sthir Lagna
Amavasya Tithi Begins – 03:52 PM on Oct 31, 2024
Amavasya Tithi Ends – 06:16 PM on Nov 01, 2024
Five Main Days of Diwali 2024
Here are the five main days of Diwali 2024:
- On October 29, 2024, Dhanteras will be observed.
- On October 31, 2024, the Chhoti Diwali or Naraka Chaturdashi would be observed.
- On November 01, Diwali will be observed.
- On November 02, the fourth day would be celebrated as Govardhan Puja.
- On November 03, 2024, the 5th and final day is celebrated as Bhai Dooj.
Laxmi Puja 2024 Muhrat
One should not perform Lakshmi puja during Pradosh Kaal. It starts after sunset and lasts for 2 hours and 24 minutes. Mahanishita Kaal is considered best to perform Lakshmi Puja by tantriks and pandits. Normal people can perform it during Pradosh Kaal Muhrat.
One should not perform the Lakshmi puja during Choghdaiya Muhrat as those Muhrat are best suited for travelling. Instead, perform it during Pradosh Kaal when Sthir Lagna is there. If the Laxmi Puja is performed during that time, Maa Laxmi will stay at your place. Vrishabha Lagna is considered as Sthir and mostly overlaps with Pradosh Kaal during Diwali festivity.
Laxmi Puja Muhrat
People decorate their homes and places with flowers, Ashoka and banana leaves on the day of the Laxmi Puja. You can read about astrology tips for cleaning and décor for Diwali here. It is considered auspicious to Mangalik Kalash covered with coconut at both the side of the entrance.
Keep a red cloth at the right side of a raised platform. Then, install idol of Maa Laxmi and Bhagwan Ganesha on it. Adorn it with silk clothes and jewellery. One should keep a white cloth at the left side of the raised platform and install Navagraha’s on that. Devotee should prepare 09 slots of Akshata to install Navagraha on the white cloth and prepare 16 slots of wheat on the red cloth.
Offer kheer, sweets, batashe to deities. It is believed that on this day, Maa Lakshmi visits the houses of the devotees and blesses them.
People start the cleaning and décor for Diwali in advance. On this day, Bhagwan Kuber is also worshipped. You can also buy Kuber Yantra.
To know about the Laxmi Puja Vidhi in detail, you can speak to experienced astrologers and pundits at NamoAstro.
The celebration of Diwali varies regionally. However, these few elements – abundance of sweets, family gathering and lightning of diyas are common to all.
Significance of Diwali
Diwali has so much cultural and spiritual significance in Hinduism. It is a celebration of the return of the Bhagwan Rama to Ayodhya after his win over Ravana. From then only, this occasion has been celebrated on the new moon day of the Kartik month.
During Diwali, devotees worship Maa Laxmi, who is the deity of wealth. They also worship Bhagwan Ganesha, to get his blessings. The lightning of the lamps is the symbol of Bhagwan Rama’s homecoming.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the real date of Diwali 2024?
A: The date for Lakshmi Puja is on Friday, November 1, 2024.
Q: What time is Laxmi Puja in 2024?
A: Laxmi Puja Muhrat is from Lakshmi Puja Muhurat – 05:49 PM to 06:16 PM.
Q: Which day is Dhanteras 2024?
A: On October 29, 2024, Dhanteras will be observed.
