Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 1946
Thursday 24 October 1946
29237 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 24 Oct - Sun, 27 Oct 1946 (take Fri off)
Quick answers
- When is Diwali 1946?
- Diwali 1946 is on Thursday 24 October 1946 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 1946?
- Diwali 1946 was 29237 days ago.
- Is Diwali a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Diwali is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Diwali 1947?
- Diwali 1947 is on Wednesday 12 November 1947.
- Is the date of Diwali 1946 confirmed?
- Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.
About
The festival of lights, held on the new moon (Amavasya) of Kartika in the Purnimanta calendar, which is Ashwin Amavasya in the Amanta calendar.
Significance
Marks Rama's return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana and honours Goddess Lakshmi. Jains observe it as the nirvana of Mahavira, and Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas.
How it is celebrated
- Lighting diyas and drawing rangoli at the entrance
- Lakshmi and Ganesha puja during Pradosh Kaal after sunset
- Exchanging sweets and gifts with family and neighbours
- Fireworks, where local rules allow
Panchang on this day (New Delhi)
TithiKrishna Amavasya
NakshatraChitra
YogaVishkambha
KaranaChatushpada
Sunrise6:27 AM
Sunset5:42 PM
Rahu Kaal1:29 PM - 2:53 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:27 PM