Diwali 2024: Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, Panchang Details | Astrology

Diwali festival is celebrated on Amavasya (new moon) of Krishna Paksha. This year there is much debate about when the festival should be celebrated as Amavasya-tithi runs over two days beginning on October 31 at 15.52 and ends on 1 November at 18.16. Due to this overlap, some experts have argued to celebrate Diwali on October 31, while others prefer to observe it on November 1, in accordance with traditional customs.

Experts claim that Amavasya will begin on October 31, 2024 at 15.52 and Pradosh Kaal falls on the same evening. Traditionally, Diwali is celebrated when both appear together, making October 31 ideal for Lakshmi Puja. Some spiritual leaders further recommend celebrating Diwali on the night that Amavasya begins to ensure that the festival is consistent with its symbolic meaning of darkness being dispelled by light.

Some other experts claim that in Vedic traditions, Udaya Tithi (the tithi present at sunrise) has great significance for auspicious events. On November 1, 2024, Amavasya continues through sunrise and ends at 18:16, making it spiritually attuned to Diwali celebrations. This reinforces the belief that November 1 is the ideal day for Diwali.

According to Drik Panchang, Diwali was to be celebrated on November 1, 2024. Performing Lakshmi Puja on the evening of November 1 during Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha Kaal will ensure that the rituals are performed under the most favorable planetary conditions.

For the benefit of our readers, following is the auspicious muhurat to celebrate Diwali on both days:

Happy Diwali Muhurat on 31st October 2024

— Pradosh Kaal – 17.35 to 20.11

— Vrishabha Kaal – 6:21 PM to 8:17 PM

— Lakshmi Puja Muhurat – 6:25 PM to 8:32 PM

Happy Diwali Muhurat for 1st November 2024

— Pradosh Kaal – 5:36 PM to 8:11 PM

— Vrishabha Kaal – 6:19 PM to 8:15 PM

— Lakshmi Puja Muhurat – 5:36 PM to 6:16 PM

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Neeraj Dhankher

(Vedic Astrologer, Founder – Astro Zindagi)

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