As Diwali is just knoking the door, with festivities beginning on 29th October, 2024, and ends on 3rd November, 2024. Diwali is known for “Festival of Lights,” is celebrate over six days, with each day having unique importance in Indian traditions and mythology.
Five-Day Festival Calendar for Diwali 2024
| Festival | Date | Day |
| Dhanteras/Dhantrayodashi | 29th October, 2024 | Tuesday |
| Kali Chaudas/Bhut Chaturdashi | 30th October, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Narak Chaturdashi/Choti Diwali | 31st October, 2024 | Thursday |
| Diwali Lakshmi Puja | 1st November, 2024 | Friday |
| Govardhan Puja/Annakut Puja | 2nd November, 2024 | Saturday |
| Bhai Dooj | 3rd November, 2024 | Sunday |
Details about all Six-Day Festival Calendar for Diwali 2024
Dhanteras/Dhantrayodashi (Day 1)
The festival begins with Dhanteras, a day to worshipping Lord Dhanvantari, the god of medicine and Ayurveda, who is believe to bring good health and wealth.
Dhanteras is also an auspicious day for buying gold, silver, and other precious items, symbolizing prosperity and protection against negative energies.
Kali Chaudas/Bhut Chaturdashi (Day 2)
Kali Chaudas, also known as Bhut Chaturdashi, is a day focus on removing evil forces and negative energies.
People worship Goddess Kali and light lamps to drive away darkness and evil spirits from their homes and surroundings.
Narak Chaturdashi/Choti Diwali (Day 3)
Narak Chaturdashi is also known as Choti Diwali or Roop Chaudas, this day commemorates Lord Krishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
Families perform the Abhyang Snan (holy bath) to cleanse the body and soul, preparing for the main Diwali celebration.
Diwali Lakshmi Puja (Day 4)
The most significant day of Diwali, Lakshmi Puja, is to worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and fortune.
Homes are beautifully decorate with lights and rangolis, and families perform special pujas to invite blessings of wealth and happiness.
Govardhan Puja (Day 5)
The second last days of Diwali are celebrate with Govardhan Puja.
Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut, celebrates Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan Hill to protect his devotees.
Bhai Dooj (Day 6)
The last days of Diwali are celebrate with Bhai Dooj.
As festival concludes with Bhai Dooj, a day for the bond between brothers and sisters, where sisters pray for their brothers’ well-being and protection.
