Diwali 2024 Date Confusion: Why is there confusion about the date of Diwali, this day is according to religion and scriptures

Diwali 2024 Date Confusion: Diwali is the most important festival of Hindu religion, for which everyone eagerly waits throughout the year. But this time there is only one question on everyone’s mind that when is Diwali (Diwali Kab hai). After all, why is there confusion regarding the date of Diwali and when will Diwali be celebrated? Let us know.

Diwali is celebrated on Amavasya date.

According to Panchang, the festival of Diwali is celebrated every year on the day of Kartik Amavasya (Kartik Amavasya 2024). But it is also necessary for the main period of Amavasya Tithi to be in Pradosh and midnight. Because while other festivals are celebrated according to Udayatithi, Pradosh Kaal is necessary in Diwali. On this day, Lakshmi Puja is also done during Pradosh period.

Diwali will be celebrated on 31st October

Amavasya Tithi of Kartik month will start on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 2:52 pm, which will end the next day i.e. Friday, November 1 at 6:16 pm. Due to Amavasya Tithi on both the days, this situation of confusion has arisen. But Diwali worship is considered auspicious during Pradosh kaal.

Amavasya Tithi will end even before the Pradosh period starts on 1st November. Therefore, it was decided unanimously by the scholars that it would be auspicious and scriptural to celebrate Diwali on 31st October. Lakshmi puja will also be performed on this day.

These works will be done on November 1

The festival of Diwali is celebrated in Pradosh period and midnight. But Udayatithi is valid for bathing, charity, tarpan and fasting etc. In such a situation, Friday 1st November 2024 will be suitable for bathing in the holy river, donations and tarpan for ancestors etc. Besides, Mahaveer Swami Nirvana Diwas will also be celebrated on this day. This is a very special day for those who follow Jain tradition.

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