Diwali is one of the most important Hindu festivals. With the Diwali weekend approaching, the market, houses and streets are crowded with people. Many houses have been decorated with colorful lights and Hindu devotees are preparing to welcome Goddess Lakshmi on this auspicious occasion. Diwali falls every year on the new moon of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Kartik and marks the return of Lord Rama to his home in Ayodhya after defeating King Ravana.
People all over the country light lamps and diyas on this day and worship Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi and Kuber. Diwali is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm, this festival lasts for 5 days. It starts from Dhanteras and ends on Bhai Dooj.
However, some people are still confused as to what is the exact calendar of Diwali and the festivals that follow. Especially the solar eclipse that occurs a day after Deepawali. Know here Puja timings, Shubh Muhurta and other details. Here is the Diwali 2022 date calendar.
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When is Diwali 2022?
The festival of Diwali associated with wealth and happiness is being celebrated on 24 October this year. According to the Brahma Purana, on the midnight of the new moon of Kartik month, Goddess Lakshmi comes to earth and blesses her devotees. This year Chhoti Diwali and Diwali will be celebrated together.
Shubh Muhurta (Shubh Muhurta) Lakshmi Pujan 2022
Lakshmi Puja Muhurta is from 07:26 PM to 08:39 PM.
When is Dhanteras 2022?
Dhanvantari or Dhanteras is celebrated on the first day of Diwali week and this year it is falling on 23rd October. The auspicious time of Dhanteras will start at 6.31 am and will end at 2:34 pm.
When is Govardhan Puja 2022?
Govardhan Puja by lifting the Govardhan mountain on his little finger signifies the victory of Lord Krishna over Lord Indra. This year it will be celebrated on 25 October and the auspicious time of worship will be from 06:36 am to 08:55 am.
When is Bhai Dooj 2022?
The last day of the Diwali week marks the celebration of Bhai Dooj and is celebrated by brothers and sisters. On this day sisters pray for the long life of their brothers by worshiping and this year it will be celebrated on 26 October. The auspicious time for this will be from 1:12 pm to 3:27 pm.
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