Thu Oct 31 02:12:10 UTC 2024: ## Diwali 2024: Festival of Lights Celebrated on October 31st

Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated on October 31st, 2024, marking the end of the Hindu festival season. This year, Diwali coincides with the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month in the Hindu calendar. In some regions, the celebrations will continue on November 1st.

Diwali marks the victory of good over evil and is a time to celebrate prosperity and new beginnings. The festival involves lighting diyas (oil lamps) and decorating homes with lights. People perform rituals to appease Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.

This year, the occasion promises to be special, bringing with it new opportunities, accomplishments, and dreams. It’s a time for family and friends to come together and share joyous moments.

As the country lights up with the brilliance of Diwali, let us all embrace the message of hope, prosperity, and good fortune that this festival embodies.

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