Diwali 2023 (Deepavali 2023) is on Sunday, November 12th in India.
Diwali’s date is determined by the India calendar and changes every year, ranging from October to November. It is observed on the 15th day of the 8th month (the month of Kartik) in India’s calendar. The day is an Amavasya or ‘new moon day’. Amavasya Tithi (the period when the moon opposes the sun’s light by up to 12°) is from 02:44pm on November 12th to 02:56pm on November 13th in 2023.
The Goddess Lakshmi (the god of wealth) is mainly worshiped during Diwali Puja for happiness, prosperity, and fame. For Diwali 2023, the Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (best time to worship Lakshmi) is the 1 hour 56 minutes from 05:40pm to 07:36pm on November 12th.
Diwali is derived from Sanskrit word Deepavali meaning ‘Line of Lamps’. It is one of the most important festivals in India, marking a new year, and often compared to Christmas in the West.
The celebrations of Diwali 2023 last for 5 days.
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