Thu Oct 31 11:59:05 UTC 2024: ## Diwali 2024: Celebrations to Begin on November 1st, Muhurat Timing Announced

**New Delhi, October 28, 2024:** The festival of lights, Diwali, will be celebrated on Thursday, November 1st, 2024 across India. While most parts of the country will observe the festival on Thursday, some regions may celebrate it on Friday depending on local customs.

This year, the Amavasya (new moon) falls on November 1st during the Pradosh Kaal, making it the auspicious day for Diwali celebrations. According to Dr. Anish Vyas, Director of Pal Balaji Jyotish Sansthan in Jaipur-Jodhpur, the best time for Lakshmi Puja is during the Pradosh Kaal, which falls between 5:40 PM to 8:16 PM on November 1st.

**Auspicious Times for Lakshmi Puja:**

**Daytime:**

* **Char Labh Amrit Choghadiya:** 6:40 AM to 10:47 AM
* **Abhijeet:** 11:46 AM to 12:34 PM
* **Shubh Choghadiya:** 12:10 PM to 1:33 PM
* **Char Choghadiya:** 4:17 PM to 5:40 PM

**Nighttime:**

* **Labh Choghadiya:** 8:57 PM to 10:34 PM
* **Shubh-Amrit-Char Choghadiya:** 12:10 AM to 5:02 AM

**Best Time:**

* **Pradosh Kaal (Lagn):** 5:40 PM to 8:16 PM
* **Vrish Kaal (Lagn):** 6:31 PM to 8:28 PM
* **Singh Kaal (Lagn):** 1:01 AM to 3:17 AM

Dr. Vyas emphasizes that Lakshmi Puja should be performed during the Pradosh Kaal with a fixed Lagna and Navamsha, and recommends observing the timings mentioned above for optimal results.

Diwali, the festival of lights, is a time for cleaning and decorating homes, exchanging gifts and sweets with friends and family, and celebrating the triumph of good over evil.

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