The festival of Diwali (Diwali 2024) is celebrated every year on the Amavasya date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. There is a religious belief about this festival that on Amavasya date, Lord Shri Ram, Mother Sita and Laxman returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. In this happiness, the people of Ayodhya welcomed Lord Ram by lighting lamps. On this auspicious occasion, special worship of Mother Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha is done along with the Ram family. It is believed that worshiping with a true heart increases happiness and prosperity and wealth is attained. This time there is a state of confusion among the people regarding the date of Diwali, due to which people are getting very confused that on which day the festival of Diwali will be celebrated? In such a situation, let us know about the answers to 10 big questions (10 Questions for Diwali Festival) related to this festival.

Question- What is the correct date of Diwali festival in the year 2024?

Answer- According to the Panchang, the Amavasya date of Kartik month will start on October 31 at 03:52 pm and will end on November 01 at 06:16 pm. In such a situation, Diwali will be celebrated on October 31.  

Question- What is the auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja on Diwali?

Answer- On the day of Diwali, there is a tradition of doing special worship of Maa Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. The auspicious time to worship on October 31 is from 5 pm to 10:30 pm.

Question: When will which festival be celebrated during Diwali festival?

Answer- Diwali celebrations continue for five days across the country. Which is as follows -

• Dhanteras will be celebrated on 29th October.
• Chhoti Diwali will be celebrated on 30th October.
• Diwali will be celebrated on 31st October.
• Govardhan Puja is on 02 November.
• The festival of Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on 03 November.  

What is the auspicious time of Diwali?  

Answer- Brahma Muhurta - from 04:49 am to 05:41 am

Vijay Muhurat - from 01:55 pm to 02:39 pm

Twilight time - from 05:36 pm to 06:02 pm

Question- Is Diwali on 31 October or 01 November in 2024?

Answer- This year there is confusion among people about the date of Diwali. In such a situation, we tell you according to the Hindu calendar that this time Diwali will be celebrated on 31 October.

Question- Is the date of Diwali fixed every year?

Answer- No, the date of Diwali changes every year. According to the Panchang, Diwali is celebrated on the Amavasya date of Kartik month. The date of Diwali is decided according to this date.

Question: What is the auspicious time for shopping on Dhanteras?

Answer- Dhanteras is on October 29. The auspicious time for shopping on this day is from 10:31 am to 01:15 pm.  

Question- Who celebrates the festival of Diwali?

Answer- Apart from Hinduism, people belonging to Sikh and Jain religions also celebrate this festival.

Question- Is Diwali celebrated twice a year?

Answer- No, Diwali festival is celebrated only once in a year.

Question- What is the history of Diwali festival?

Answer- According to religious belief, on the day of Diwali, Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. Diwali festival is celebrated in this joy.