“Diwali 2024: Auspicious Timings and Panchang Insights for Lakshmi Puja”

Diwali 2024 brings with it unique aspects for celebration, particularly regarding the timing of the Lakshmi Puja due to an overlap in the Amavasya (new moon) tithi. This year’s Diwali falls across two days, beginning on October 31 at 3:52 PM and concluding on November 1 at 6:16 PM, creating varying interpretations on the ideal time for the festival.

Traditionally, Diwali is celebrated on the day when Amavasya coincides with Pradosh Kaal in the evening, making October 31 a strong candidate for Lakshmi Puja according to some astrologers. Celebrating on the night Amavasya begins is said to honor Diwali’s symbolic essence—dispelling darkness with light.

Other experts suggest that November 1 is more auspicious, based on the Udaya Tithi principle, which emphasizes the tithi at sunrise as crucial for festival timings. Since Amavasya continues until 6:16 PM on November 1, it aligns with this tradition.

Diwali Puja Timings for 2024

For those celebrating on either day, here are the auspicious puja timings:

October 31, 2024

• Pradosh Kaal: 5:35 PM to 8:11 PM
• Vrishabha Kaal: 6:21 PM to 8:17 PM
• Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 6:25 PM to 8:32 PM

November 1, 2024

• Pradosh Kaal: 5:36 PM to 8:11 PM
• Vrishabha Kaal: 6:19 PM to 8:15 PM
• Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 5:36 PM to 6:16 PM