Diwali 2022 (Deepavali 2022) is on Monday, October 24th in India.
Diwali's date is determined by the India calendar and changes every year, ranging from October to November. It is observed on the 15th day of the 8th month (the month of Kartik) in India's calendar. The day is an Amavasya or 'new moon day'. Amavasya Tithi (the period when the moon opposes the sun's light by up to 12°) is from 05:27pm on October 24th to 04:18pm on October 25th in 2022.
The Goddess Lakshmi (the god of wealth) is mainly worshiped during Diwali Puja for happiness, prosperity, and fame. For Diwali 2022, the Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (best time to worship Lakshmi) is the 1 hour 23 minutes from 06:53pm to 08:16pm on October 24th.
Diwali is derived from Sanskrit word Deepavali meaning 'Line of Lamps'. It is one of the most important festivals in India, marking a new year, and often compared to Christmas in the West.
The celebrations of Diwali 2022 last for 5 days.
- Diwali Day 1: October 22nd, 2022 Trayodashi - Dhanteras
- Diwali Day 2: October 23rd, 2022 Chaturdashi - Choti Diwali
- Diwali Day 3: October 24th, 2022 Amavasya - Diwali
- Diwali Day 4: October 25th, 2022 Pratipada - Padwa
- Diwali Day 5: October 26th, 2022 Dwitiya - Bhai Duj
