When is Diwali, know the auspicious time, method and religious importance of worshiping Ganesh-Lakshmi

Diwali, the festival of lights, has special significance in Hinduism. Every year this festival is celebrated with pomp on the new moon day of the Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. Read this article to know what is the importance of which day.

According to the Sanatan tradition, Diwali is the biggest and special festival celebrated in Hinduism. It is believed that this Diwali Mahaparva, which is called the festival of lamps, is considered a symbol of the victory of light over darkness. According to the Hindu calendar, Diwali is celebrated every year on the 15th day of the month of Kartik on Amavasya. Goddess of wealth Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshiped on the day of Diwali. However, this year Diwali will be celebrated across the country on Sunday, 12 November 2023.

Actually, this time the date of Amavasya is on 12 November. That's why the festival of Deepawali will be celebrated universally on 12th November itself. It is believed that on the day of Diwali, Shri Ganesha, the remover of sorrows and Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, are specially worshipped. There is no shortage of money at a person's house by worshiping Shri Ganesha and Lakshmi ji according to the rules and regulations.

What is the religious significance of celebrating Diwali?

According to mythology, the festival of Diwali is celebrated with great fanfare because Lord Rama, the King of Ayodhya, along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana, returned to their kingdom after 14 years of exile after killing Ravana, the king of Lanka. Returned home to Ayodhya. That's why the people of Ayodhya had illuminated the entire city with lamps to welcome Lord Shri Ram. Since then, on this day in the name of Deepawali, this festival started being celebrated all over the country.

Know date, auspicious time and importance

It is a belief in Hindu religion that on this day good luck and prosperity is achieved by buying gold, silver or other items. Actually, Narak Chaturdashi will be celebrated on 12 November 2023, which we know as Chhoti Diwali. According to the Hindu calendar, the Amavasya Tithi of Diwali 2023 will start at 02:45 pm on November 12 and end at 2:57 pm on November 13. Whereas, on the day of Diwali, the time of worship is from 5:39 to 8:16 in the evening on Sunday, 12th November.