When Is Diwali in 2020, 2021, and 2022? :- Diwali falls in either October or November annually, counting on the cycle of the moon. It's observed on the 15th day of Kartik, the holiest month within the Hindu calendar. One of the most famous celebrations of Hinduism, Diwali represents the profound "triumph of light over obscurity, great over fiendishness, and information over obliviousness". In 2020, Diwali will fall on November 14, for example on Saturday. The Diwali work runs for five days, with the headliner occurring on the third day in many spots in India. The celebration is related to Lord Ram's arrival to his realm in Ayodhya after outcast and protecting his significant other from devil ruler Raavan on Dussehra.
In 2020, Diwali is on November 14. (See calendar).
In 2021, Diwali is on November 4.
In 2022, Diwali is on October 24.
Diwali Dates Detailed Information
The Diwali festival actually runs for five days, with the most event happening on the third day in most places in India. It's associated with Lord Ram's return to his kingdom in Ayodhya after exile and rescuing his wife from demon king Ravan on Dussehra. It's a one-day celebration, referred to as Deepavali, that sometimes falls each day before the most Diwali date but sometimes occurs on an equivalent day (when the lunar days overlap). The festival isn't celebrated in Kerala though. Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of good fortune and prosperity, is the primary deity worshiped during Diwali. Each day has a special significance as follows.
The first day (November 12, 2020) is understood as Dhanteras or Dhanatrayodashi. "Dhan" means money and "teras". Lord Dhanvantari, the Hindu god of medicine and an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is said to have brought Ayurveda and the nectar of immortality to mankind on this day. There are a number of temples in Kerala and Tamil Nadu dedicated to Dhanvantari and Ayurveda. Legend also has it that Goddess Lakshmi was born from the churning of the ocean on this day, and she is welcomed with a special puja (ritual). Gold and other metals (including kitchen utensils) are traditionally purchased. People also gather to play cards and gamble, as it's thought to be auspicious and will bring wealth throughout the year.
The 2nd day (Nov. 13, 2020) is known as Naraka Chaturdasi or Chhoti Diwali . "Naraka" its means hell and "Chaturdashi" means the 14th day of a lunar fortnight on the Hindu calendar. Goddess Kali and Lord Krishna are believed to possess destroyed the demon Narakasura on today. Demon effigies are burned in Goa in celebration. In 2020, Naraka Chaturdasi overlaps with Amavasya and falls on an equivalent day, on November 14.
The third day (November 14, 2020) is the new moon day known as Amavasya. Lakshmi is worshiped on this day, with a special puja performed in the evening. Goddess Kali is also usually worshiped on this day in West Bengal, Odisha and Assam (although Kali Puja sometimes falls a day earlier depending on the lunar cycle). The south Indian Deepavali festival is additionally celebrated on today in 2020.
The 4th day (Nov. 15, 2020) has various meanings across India. In north India, Govardhan Puja is celebrated as the day when Lord Krishna defeated Indra, the god of thunder and rain. In Gujarat, it's celebrated as the start of a new year. In Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, the victory of Lord Vishnu over demon king Bali is widely known as Bali Pratipada or Bali Padyami.
The fifth day (November 16, 2020) is known as Bhai Duj. It's dedicated to celebrating sisters, in a similar way that Raksha Bandhan is dedicated to brothers.
