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Dhanteras, the preparation period leading up to the peak of the Diwali on Oct. 31, begin two days earlier on Oct. 29. Diwali’s date is determined by the lunar calendar.
Diwali (English: / d ɪ ˈ w ɑː l iː /), also called Deepavali (IAST: Dīpāvalī) or Deepawali (IAST: Dīpāwalī), [4] is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism.
When is Diwali 2024? Diwali begins on Oct. 29 and ends Nov. 3. What does Diwali celebrate? Many Hindus observe Diwali as a day of celebrating the return of Prince Rama of Ayodhya, ...
This year, Diwali falls on Thursday 31 October and will last for five days. ... Diwali 2024: The symbolic foods eaten during the Festival of Lights. Olivia Petter. October 30, 2024 at 6:47 AM ...
2024 date: 12 October [2] Explanatory note; Hindu festival dates. ... The festival also starts the preparations for Diwali, the important festival of lights, ...
Dhanteras [1] (Hindi: धनतेरस), also known as Dhanatrayodashi (Sanskrit: धनत्रयोदशी), is the first day that marks the festival of Diwali or Tihar in most of India and Nepal
Govatsa Dwadashi is a Hindu cultural and religious festival which marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations in some parts of India, especially in the state of Maharashtra, where it is known as Vasu Baras.
Typically landing in fall at the end of harvest season, Diwali’s date is determined by the lunar calendar, beginning on a new moon and the darkest night of the Hindu calendar, Panchanga.