NEW DELHI: As communities worldwide put together for Diwali, the pageant of lights, hypothesis surrounding the date of this auspicious celebration has been settled. The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has confirmed the official date for Diwali this yr, clarifying whether or not it is going to fall on October 31 or November 1.
Sharad Sharma, spokesperson for the VHP, advised India Immediately TV, “The pageant of Diwali this yr coincides with Amavasya—the brand new moon section, which begins that afternoon.” Consequently, Diwali festivities are set to begin on the night of October 31, marking a spiritually vital time for reflection and celebration. The Drik Panchang additionally confirms that Diwali can be celebrated on the Amavasya Tithi of the Kartik month, with Lakshmi Puja noticed on October 31, 2024, as “the Amavasya moon can be seen on October 31.”
Moreover, Anil Mishra, a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, reiterated Sharma’s affirmation that Diwali festivities are scheduled for October 31.
For readability, listed here are the auspicious timings for Diwali rituals this yr:
- Amavasya Tithi: Begins at 03:52 PM on October 31, 2024, and ends at 06:16 PM on November 1, 2024.
- Pradosh Kaal: Ideally suited interval for Lakshmi Puja, from 05:12 PM to 07:43 PM on October 31.
- Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: Set for 05:12 PM to 06:16 PM on October 31.
- Vrishabha Muhurat: From 06:00 PM to 07:59 PM on October 31.
Main as much as Diwali, October 30 will witness the celebration of Deepotsav, an occasion marked by the lighting of diyas and adorning properties to set the stage for Diwali itself. This yr, Deepotsav additionally coincides with Hanuman Jayanti, a revered celebration in Ayodhya that honors the delivery of Lord Hanuman.
Diwali, celebrated because the victory of sunshine over darkness and good over evil, unites households and communities in pleasure and gratitude. With celebrations formally set to start on October 31, tens of millions worldwide are able to embrace this sacred pageant with devotion and custom.
