With Diwali approaching, there is some confusion about the exact date of the festival this year. The celebration may fall on either October 31 or November 1, 2024, depending on where you live.

In Maharashtra, Diwali begins a day earlier with Govatsa Dwadashi, while in Gujarat, the festivities start two days earlier on Agyaras. However, Lakshmi Puja is performed on Diwali in all parts of India when the Amavasya moon is visible. Some cities will celebrate Diwali on November 1, 2024. Below are the detailed timings according to the panchang:

Diwali 2024: Puja Timings

• Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 5:36 pm to 6:16 pm (Duration: 41 minutes) on October 31, 2024
• Amavasya Tithi Begins: 3:52 pm on October 31, 2024
• Amavasya Tithi Ends: 6:16 pm on November 1, 2024

Key Dates for Diwali 2024:

• Dhanteras: October 29, 2024 (Tuesday)
• Choti Diwali: October 31, 2024 (Thursday)
• Badi Diwali: November 1, 2024 (Friday)
• Govardhan Puja: November 2, 2024 (Saturday)
• Bhai Dooj: November 3, 2024 (Sunday)

Diwali 2024: Significance
Diwali is primarily dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. Alongside her, Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, as well as Goddess Saraswati and Lord Kuber, are worshipped during the festivities.

For business owners, Diwali marks an auspicious time to begin new ventures. Many perform rituals to bless their accounting books, pens, and ink bottles, seeking prosperity in the upcoming year.

Diwali 2024: Lakshmi Puja Importance
Lakshmi Puja is not only performed at home but also in businesses and offices. Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi is believed to bring success and wealth, especially in professional endeavors. Families light oil lamps and place them around their homes to welcome the goddess and dispel darkness, inviting her blessings.

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