Diwali 2023: Diwali also known as Dewali, Divali or Deepavali is a sociocultural festival. This term is of Sanskrit origin dīpa“lamp, light, lantern, candle, glow, shine, illumination or knowledge” and Avali, “single row, range, continuous stream, string.” It is connected with various religious events, deities and personalities, but is universally celebrated as the return of Rama to his kingdom in Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. It is also widely associated with Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, and Ganesha, the god of wisdom and remover of obstacles.
Diwali, the 5-day festival originating from the Indian subcontinent is known as Jain Diwali, Bandi Chhor Diwas, Tihar, Sowanti, Sohrai, Bandna etc. in different geographical boundaries. However, the meaning of this celebration is regardless of the name, i.e. “the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance”.
When is Diwali in 2023?
According to Amanta tradition, Diwali is a five-day celebration held during the Hindu lunar months of Ashvin and Kartika (mid-October to mid-November). Meanwhile, the ancient calendar states that Diwali is celebrated every year on Amavasya or the 15th day of the month of Kartik. This year the festival of lights will fall on Sunday, November 12, 2023.
Diwali and Muhrat days
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Day |
Event |
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Diwali |
November 12, 2023 |
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Laxmi Puja Muhurat |
04:21 pm to 06:02 pm |
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Amavasya Tithi begins |
11:14 a.m. November 12, 2023 |
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Amavasya Tithi Ends |
11:26 a.m. November 13, 2023 |
Source: DrikPanchang
About all 5 days of Diwali
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Day |
Day |
Event |
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November 10, 2023 |
Friday |
Dhanteras |
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November 11, 2023 |
Saturday |
Chhoti Diwali |
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November 12, 2023 |
Sunday |
Diwali |
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November 13 |
Monday |
Govardhan Puja |
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November 14 |
Tuesday |
Bhaiya Dooj |
Source: DrikPanchang
Dhanteras: In most parts of India, Dhanteras, derived from the words Dhan, meaning wealth and teras, meaning thirteenth, signifies the beginning of Diwali and the thirteenth day of the two Ashwin or Kartik’s dark week. The name Dhan for this day also alludes to the Ayurvedic deity Dhanvantari, the god of health and healing, who is said to have emerged from the “churn of the cosmic ocean” on the same day as Lakshmi. It also represents rejuvenation, annual purification and an auspicious start to the next year.
Chhoti Diwali: The second day of celebration includes Naraka Chaturdashi, popularly known as Chhoti Diwali, which falls on the fourteenth day of the dark fortnight of Ashwin or Kartik. Chhoti means small, Naraka means hell and Chaturdashi means “fourteenth”. According to mythology, this happy day is associated with Krishna defeating the evil Narakasura, who kidnapped 16,000 princesses.
Diwali: The biggest celebration takes place on the last day of the dark fortnight of Ashwin or Kartik. Diwali is also known as the “festival of lights” because it marks the illumination of Hindu, Jain and Sikh temples and residences. It represents “the reenactment of the cleansing and purifying action of the monsoon rains.”
Govardhan Puja: The first day of Kartik’s bright fortnight is the day after Diwali. In some parts of the world, it is also celebrated as Annakut (grain mound), Padwa, Goverdhan puja, Bali Pratipada, Bali Padyami and Kartik Shukla Pratipada. According to the most famous folk tale, the Hindu god Krishna raised the Govardhan mountain to save the farming and cow-herding villages from the constant rains and floods caused by Indra’s wrath.
Bhai Dooj: The last day of the celebration falls on the second day of the bright fortnight of Kartik, known as Bhai Duj, Bhau Beej, Bhai Tilak or Bhai Phonta. In essence, similar to Raksha Bandhan, it celebrates brotherly love. Some see this happy day as a sign of Yama’s sister Yamuna welcoming Yama with a tilaka, while others see it as Krishna entering Subhadra’s house after Narakasura’s defeat. He was also welcomed by Subhadra, with a tilaka on his forehead.
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a major shopping season globally. During this five-day festival, people decorate their homes with oil lamps and colorful rangoli designs. They exchange gifts, wear new clothes and enjoy delicious sweets and festive meals. Fireworks light up the sky, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Families gather to perform religious rituals and prayers, seeking blessings for prosperity and happiness to celebrate Diwali, a time of joy, unity and the victory of good over evil. evil.
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