Published on Nov 30, 2020
Diwali and Chhath Puja 2020 : Diwali is the Indian festival of lights, usually lasting five days and celebrated during the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika. One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance"
This year the Diwali festival week is between November 12 and 16.
The festival is widely associated with Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity, with many other regional traditions connecting the holiday to Sita and Rama, Vishnu, Krishna, Yama, Yami, Durga, Kali, Dhanvantari, or Vishvakarman. Furthermore, it is, in some regions, a celebration of the day Lord Rama returned to his kingdom Ayodhya after defeating the demon-king Ravana.
Diwali 2020 : November 14
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat : 6 PM to 8 PM
Pradosh Kaal - 5:55 PM to 8:25 PM
Vrishabh Kaal - 6 PM to 8:04 PM
This year Dhanteras is on 13 November. The festival of Dhanteras is celebrated the day before Diwali. Dhanteras is celebrated first in Diwali Mahaparva lasting five days. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Dhanvantari was born on the date of Dhanteras.
Dhanteras is celebrated in honor of the birth anniversary of God Dhanvantari. Hindus consider it as auspicious day to purchase gold, silver or utensils. Dhanteras is celebrated on the 13th day of Kartik Krishna Paksha to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari, the father of Ayurvedic treatment. According to the belief, Lord Dhanantri brought Amrita kalash after the churning of the ocean, which symbolizes, utensils are purchased on this day. People also buy gold and silver.
On the night of Dhanteras, lamps are lit in honor of Lakshmi and Dhanvantari. Hindus consider this day to be very auspicious for buying new things, especially gold, silver or metal utensils.
Diwali is considered auspicious to get the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. Due to the blessings of Mother Lakshmi, there remains happiness and prosperity in the house. On this day, devotees keep fast of Lakshmi Mata and after sunset, Mother Lakshmi is worshiped in the stable lagna during Pradosh Kaal. Let us tell you that Taurus ascendant is considered as stable ascendant. Know about the auspicious time for the worship of Goddess Lakshmi in the year 2020.
Laxmi Pooja Muhurta : From 5.28 pm to 7.24 pm on November 14.
Pradosh Kaal Muhurta : From 5 pm 28 minutes on the evening of 14 November to 8 07 minutes.
Taurus Kaal Muhurta : From 5 pm 28 minutes on the evening of 14 November to 7.24 pm at night.
Each day of this festival includes a Different significance.
• The very first day, Dhanteras, Marks the start of Diwali. It’s devoted to observing riches. Individuals traditionally purchase new kitchen and gold utensils now. The homes are cleaned and ready to get the Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, indoors. Individuals also get together to play cards and gamble.
• The next day is Known as Naraka Chaturdasi in southern India or Choti Diwali (Little Diwali) in northern India. Rangoli (Hindu folk artwork ) is created on patios and doors of homes, and other individuals begin to crack biscuits. Lord Krishna and Goddess Kali have been thought to have destroyed the demon Narakasura and published 16,000 captive princesses today. The demon effigies are burnt widely in Goa in party.
• About the next and primary day, Many little clay lamps (called diyas) and candles are lit and placed in houses. Fireworks are also an explanation anyplace, providing Diwali its title”Festival of Lights”. Families gather and play Lakshmi Puja, and presents and candy are delivered. Normally, Kali Puja can also be renowned today in West Bengal, Odisha, and Assam (though it occasionally falls daily before using the cycle of the moon). The Goddess Kali, the fearsome Dark MotherNature, is admired because of her capacity to destroy the self and the illusions that follow it.
• About the fourth afternoon , Retailers open new accounts for your New Year and give prayers. Govardhan Puja is broadly known in northern India, to commemorate the defeat of Lord Krishna of Indra, the rain god. Back in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Lord Vishnu’s victory over the demon king Bali is broadly Called Bali Pratipada or Bali Padyami.
• The fifth and Judgment Day, Called Bhai Duj, is devoted to observing the sisters. Brothers and sisters share meals, to honor the bond between them.
In the region of Bengal people worship the goddess Kali, the destroyer of evil forces, during Diwali. And in Nepal (a country bordering north-east India), people celebrate Lord Krishna’s victory over the wicked king Narakaasura.
Rangoli is a popular Diwali tradition –– beautiful patterns made using colourful powders and flowers. People draw rangoli on the floor by the entrance of their homes to welcome the gods and bring good luck!
The city of Leicester, in the United Kingdom, holds the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India. Every year, tens of thousands of people gather in the streets to enjoy vibrant shows of light, music and dancing!
Bhai Dooj (भाई दूज) / Bhau-Beej / Bhai Tika / Bhai Phonta is a festival celebrated by Hindus of the Indian subcontinent, notably India and Nepal, on the second lunar day of Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) in the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar or of Shalivahan Shaka calendar month of Kartika. It is celebrated after the Diwali festival.
