New Delhi:   There is a lot of confusion among people about when Diwali will be celebrated. So far there is no consensus on the correct date of Diwali. Some people believe that Diwali will be celebrated on October 31 and some believe that it would be right to celebrate Diwali on November 1.

The festival of Diwali is celebrated on the new moon day of Kartik month and on this day Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped and in some places, Goddess Kali is also worshiped on this day. According to the Panchang, what should be the correct date and auspicious time of Diwali, let us tell you about this in detail.

Why is Diwali celebrated?

On this day, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshipped. It is said that on this day Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after conquering Lanka and in this happiness all the people of Ayodhya lit lamps. On the day of Diwali, people decorate their houses with diyas, rangoli, at etc.

What is the correct date?

Lord Rama returned from exile on the day of Amavasya in Kartik month. Hindus celebrate Diwali on this day. Now pay attention to the date, this time Amavasya Tithi will start from 3:52 pm on October 31. This Tithi will remain till 6:16 pm on the next day i.e. November 1, so Diwali will be celebrated on the night of October 31. Diwali Puja is done after Pradosh Kaal. This time Laxmi Pujan, Kali Pujan, and Nishith Kaal Puja will be done on the night of October 31. Midnight Puja will also be done on October 31. However, some rituals related to Amavasya will be done on November 1. It would be appropriate to do charity and Pitra Karma on the morning of November 1.