Diwali will be celebrated on October 31 this year

The festival of lights, Diwali, is approaching. This festival holds great significance in Hindu scriptures. It is celebrated every year with great enthusiasm on the new moon of the Kartik month.

If you're also confused, let's clarify whether Diwali is on October 31 or November 1. First, it's important to know when the new moon of the Kartik month is.

The new moon of the Kartik month will begin on October 31 at 3:52 PM and end on November 1 at 6:16 PM.

When is the new moon date?

Considering the timing of the new moon, many priests believe Diwali should be celebrated on November 1, as the new moon falls on that day according to the rising date.

However, astrologer Praveen Mishra explains, keeping in mind the scriptures, that Diwali is a festival celebrated at night.

He says that the scriptures emphasise the importance of performing rituals at night on the new moon. On Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi is also worshipped at night.

Astrologer Praveen Mishra explains that the new moon will last on the night of October 31, but it will end before the night of November 1. On the night of November 1, it will be the Pratipada date.

Therefore, according to the astrologer and the scriptures, it is appropriate to perform Diwali rituals on the night of October 31. Everyone should celebrate Diwali on October 31 this year.

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