DIWALI, being the most auspicious and revered Hindu festival is being celebrated on October 24 this year with great pomp and zeal. Popularly known as 'Deepawali', the festival of lights signifies the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman after 14 years of long exile. This festival holds great significance of lights as it celebrates the joy of light over darkness and good over evil. This year, the five-day festivities of Diwali began on October 22 with Dhanteras and will culminate on October 26 with Bhai Dooj.  

Diwali 2022: Date and Shubh Muhurat

Diwali will be celebrated on October 24, 2022, Monday.

Lakshmi Puja Muhurat - 07:10 PM to 08:29 PM
Duration - 01 Hour 18 Mins

Pradosh Kaal - 05:57 PM to 08:29 PM
Vrishabha Kaal - 07:10 PM to 09:08 PM
Amavasya Tithi Begins - 05:27 PM on October 24, 2022
Amavasya Tithi Ends - 04:18 PM on October 25, 2022

Diwali 2022: Puja Rituals

  • People should get up early on the day of Diwali and pay tribute to their ancestors.
  • For the Lakshmi Puja, decorate your home with marigold and Ashoka leaves, mango and banana leaves.
  • Keep a red cloth on the right-hand side on a raised platform and install idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on it.
  • Adorn the idols with silken clothes and jewellery.
  • On the left-hand side on the white cloth install Navgraha.
  • Near Navgrah at a distance prepare sixteen slots for Shodasha puja.
  • Puja should be done with dedication, following full rituals according to Lakshmi Pua Vidhi.
  • Some devotees perform puja after a day-long fast.
  • Red flowers, lotus flowers and marigold flowers are to be offered.
  • Five fruits are offered, and Pomegranate (anaar) must be included.
  • Some people keep a pen and ink pot at worship places.
  • Silver and gold coins are worshipped as a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi.
  • After preparation, before puja starts, earthen lamps are to be lit and placed at the main entrance, and other places of the home.

Diwali 2022: History and Significance

Diwali is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years. Lord Rama defeated Lankapati Ravana on Vijayadashami day and returned to Ayodhya with his wife Devi Sita and brother Lakshmana on this day. Millions of diyas were lit to welcome him, which symbolises the victory of good over evil.

The next day of Diwali will witness the celebrations of Govardhan Puja on October 25 and also partial solar eclipse which will be visible in numerous parts across the world.