When is Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan, Bhai Dooj 2024: Here are all five festival dates along with shubh muhurat

Diwali, the festival of lights, is approaching and will be celebrated across India with enthusiasm. This five-day celebration begins with Dhanteras and concludes with Bhai Dooj. During this period, people decorate their homes with lights and engage in various rituals. The festival includes the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, along with other deities, and is centered around the new moon day known as Amavasya, which is the most significant day of the festivities.

When is Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan, Bhai Dooj?

The five days of Diwali are as follows:

October 29 (Tuesday): Dhanteras or Dhan Trayodashi/Yama Deepam

Dhanteras marks the first day of Diwali. It is considered auspicious to buy new metal items, particularly gold and silver. According to Drik Panchang, the Dhanteras puja muhurat will be from 6:31 PM to 8:13 PM, lasting 1 hour and 41 minutes. People worship Lord Kubera and Goddess Lakshmi on this day.

October 31 (Thursday): Narak Chaturdashi, also known as Choti Diwali
The second day, Narak Chaturdashi, will be celebrated on October 31. This day honors Lord Krishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura. The Abhyang Snan Muhurat, as per Drik Panchang, will be from 5:20 AM to 6:32 AM, lasting 1 hour and 13 minutes. The Chaturdashi Tithi starts at 1:15 PM on October 30 and ends at 3:52 PM on October 31.

October 31 (Thursday): Diwali/Lakshmi Puja
The main day of the festival, Diwali, falls on October 31. The Lakshmi Puja muhurat will begin from 5:36 PM to 6:16 PM, lasting 41 minutes. This is the key day for performing Lakshmi Pujan.

November 2 (Saturday): Govardhan Puja/Annakut
Govardhan Puja is celebrated a day after Diwali. The muhurat for this ritual is from 6:34 AM to 8:46 AM, lasting for 2 hours and 12 minutes. This day commemorates Lord Krishna’s act of lifting the Govardhan mountain to protect the residents of Mathura from Lord Indra.

November 3 (Sunday): Bhai Dooj/Yama Dwitiya
The final day of Diwali is Bhai Dooj, which celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. The Aparahna time for this celebration will be from 1:10 PM to 3:22 PM, lasting for 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Diwali is a significant festival for Hindus, marked by various rituals, family gatherings, and the exchange of gifts. Each day of the celebration holds its own importance and rituals, culminating in the worship of Goddess Lakshmi on the main day of Diwali. This festival symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and is a time for joy, reflection, and togetherness.