Diwali 2023 date and time: When is Deepavali? Know shubh muhurat and everything about the 5-day Festival of Lights

Updated on: Oct 31, 2023, 08:16:24 IST

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Diwali or Deepavali falls on the 15th day of Kartik month - the darkest night of the year. (Unsplash )

Diwali falls in November this year. Know the correct date, time, shubh muhurat, and more about the Festival Of Lights, Deepavali.

Diwali, the Festival Of Lights, is almost here. Also known as Deepavali, the joyous celebrations lasts five days - beginning with Dhanteras and ending with Bhai Dooj. It is one of the most significant Hindu festivals and falls on the 15th day of Kartik month - the darkest night of the year - as per the Hindu Lunar calendar. Diwali marks the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. It is believed that on this day, Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya with Mata Sita and his brother Lakshman after completing his 14-year vanvas (exile) and defeating the King of Lanka, Ravana. Hindus celebrate Deepavali by decorating their homes with lights and diyas, making Rangolis, eating sweets, visiting the homes of friends and relatives, exchanging gifts, wearing new traditional clothes, and more. As the festival draws near, here's all you need to know about the date, time, shubh muhurat, and more about the Festival of Lights.

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Diwali 2023 Date and Time:

Diwali falls in mid-October and mid-November on Kartik Amavasya, according to the Hindu lunisolar calendar. This year, it falls on November 12. Here's the calendar for the five-day celebrations of Deepavali --

November 10 - Dhanteras

November 11 - Choti Diwali

November 12 - Diwali and Lakshmi Puja

November 14 - Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj

Diwali 2023 Shubh Muhurat:

According to Drik Panchang, the Lakshmi Puja muhurat on Diwali will last from 5:39 pm to 7:35 pm. The Pradosh Kal is from 5:29 pm to 8:08 pm, and Vrishabh Kal is from 5:39 pm to 7:35 pm. Meanwhile, the Nishita Kal Lakshmi Puja muhurat falls on November 13 from 11:39 pm to 12:32 pm. The citywise puja muhurat for Lakshmi Puja is as follows --

Pune - 6:09 pm to 8:09 pm

New Delhi - 5:39 pm to 7:35 pm

Chennai - 5:52 pm to 7:54 pm

Jaipur - 5:48 pm to 7:44 pm

Hyderabad - 5:52 pm to 7:53 pm

Gurugram - 5:40 pm to 7:36 pm

Chandigarh - 5:37 pm to 7:32 pm

Kolkata - 5:05 pm to 7:03 pm

Mumbai - 6:12 pm to 8:12 pm

Bengaluru - 6:03 pm to 8:05 pm

Ahmedabad - 6:07 pm to 8:06 pm

Noida - 5:39 pm to 7:34 pm

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Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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