The correct date has been revealed. Diwali is near, but this time people are confused about the date. Some are talking about celebrating it on October 20th, while others are discussing October 21st. However, according to astrological calculations, this year the main festival of Diwali will be celebrated on October 20th (Monday). October 21st (Tuesday) will be observed only as Amavasya (the new moon day) for bathing and charity.
Why will Amavasya last for two days?
According to astrologers, this time Amavasya will begin at 3:44 pm on October 20th and will last until 5:43 pm on October 21st. The two-day period created confusion among people, which has now been clarified by experts.
Why Diwali is on October 20th?
Senior astrologers say that Diwali puja is performed during the midnight period, and the correct time for the puja is when the new moon day falls during Pradoshkaal. This year, the Pradoshkaal period falls on October 20th. Therefore, Lakshmi Puja, Deepdaan, and Deepotsav will also be celebrated on this day.
According to an Acharya from Varanasi:
Diwali should be celebrated on the day when the new moon day falls during Pradoshkaal. This time, that combination is occurring on October 20th, so Diwali will be celebrated on October 20th. Significance of October 21st
Ujjain astrologer Pt. Vijay Dixit said that October 21st will also be Amavasya, but there will be no Pradoshkaal. Therefore, this day will be auspicious for bathing, charity, and offering prayers to ancestors, but not for Lakshmi Puja.
Upcoming Festivals
October 20 (Monday): Diwali, Lakshmi Puja, Deepawali
October 21 (Tuesday): Bathing and Donation, Amavasya
October 22 (Wednesday): Govardhan Puja
October 23 (Thursday): Bhaiya Dooj
