Public Holiday
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja
India
Also: Deepavali, Lakshmi PujaDiwali 1994
Thursday 3 November 1994
11686 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 3 Nov - Sun, 6 Nov 1994 (take Fri off)
Quick answers
- When is Diwali 1994?
- Diwali 1994 is on Thursday 3 November 1994 in India.
- How many days until Diwali 1994?
- Diwali 1994 was 11686 days ago.
- Is Diwali a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Diwali is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Diwali 1995?
- Diwali 1995 is on Monday 23 October 1995.
- Is the date of Diwali 1994 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
NakshatraSwati
YogaPriti
KaranaChatushpada
Sunrise6:34 AM
Sunset5:34 PM
Rahu Kaal1:27 PM - 2:49 PM
Abhijit11:42 AM - 12:26 PM