Diwali 2022 - Diwali Dates & Shubh Muhurat Timing2022

The festival of lights is India's most awaited and brightest of all festivals and comes somewhere around late October to mid November every year.Diwali is a five day long celebration that commences with Dhanterasand ends with Bhaiya Dooj.The festival of Diwali is celebrated on the darkest night of the year in the Hindu month of Kartik. This festival is going to be celebrated on Kartik Amavasya.

 
When is Diwali 2022?

As per the Hindu calendar, Diwali 2022 will be observed on October 24, 2022. On this day, Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped, which is known as Diwali Puja or Lakshmi Ganesh Pujan.

Karthik Amavasya Tithi Timing: October 24, 5:27 pm - October 25, 4:18 pm

Pradosh puja time : October 24, 5:50 pm - October 24, 8:22 pm

Diwali Calendar 2022 - The 5 days of Diwali 2022

Day 1  :   Dhanteras     October 23, Sunday
Day 2  : Naraka Chaturdasi (Chotti Diwali)     October 24, Monday
Day 3  :  Lakshmi Puja (Diwali Festival)     October 24, Monday
Day 4  :  Govardhan Puja     October 26, Wednesday
Day 5  :   Bhai Dooj     October 27, Thursday

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Diwali Festival 2018 Calendar Date and time, Puja Muhurt

Diwali  is the Hindu festival of lights. It is celebrated in late Ashwin month  and ends in early Kartik.According to English Gregorian calendar Diwali is celebrated October-November month every year.This Diwali day falls on the amavasya or the no moon day. Diwali date comes 20 days after the popular festival of Dussehra or Vijaya Dashmi.The Diwali festival actually runs for five days, with the main celebrations happening on the third day in most places in India.Diwali festival starts of Dhanteras and end of Bhai Dooj.Here is information about Diwali festival 2018 Calendar Date and time, Puja Muhurt.

 

➤  The first day is known as Dhanteras, Laxmi Pooja,Trayodashi,Dhantrayodashi, Dhanteras, Dhanvantari Trayodashi, Yama Deepam.

Dhanteras Date 2018 ,Puja Muhurt : November 5, 2018

Dhanteras Puja Muhurta  - 18:20 to 20:17

Duration - 1 Hour 57 Mins

Pradosh Kaal - 17:42 to 20:17

Vrishabha Kaal - 18:20 to 20:18

Trayodashi Tithi Starts = 01:24 on 5/Nov/2018
Trayodashi Tithi Ends = 23:46 on 5/Nov/2018

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➤The second day is known as Naraka Chaturdasi or Chhoti Diwali , Kali Chaudas

Naraka Chaturdasi Date 2018 ,Puja Muhurt : 6th November 2018

Kali Chaudas Nishita Puja Time -  05:03 to 06:38

Duration - 1 Hour 35 Mins

Chaturdashi Tithi Begins = 23:46 on 5/Nov/2018
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends = 22:27 on 6/Nov/2018

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➤ The third day is the new moon day known as Amavasya, Diwali,Sarashwati Puja,Lakshmi Puja, Diwali Puja,Kedar Gauri Vrat,Chopda Puja, Sharda Puja and Bengal Kali Puja .

Diwali , Sharda Puja, Chopda Pujan Date 2018 ,Puja Muhurt :November 7, 2018(Wednesday)

Morning Muhurta (labh,Amrut) - 06:49 - 09:35

Morning Muhurta (shubh) - 11:46 - 12:25

Evening Muhurta (labh, Chal) - 03:12 to - 5:57

Night Muhurta (Amrut,chal) - 7:34 -12:25

Amavasya Tithi Begins = 22:27 on 6/Nov/2018
Amavasya Tithi Ends = 21:31 on 7/Nov/2018

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➤The fourth day known as Gujarati New Year Day,Bestu Varsh,Govardhan Puja,Annakutosav,and many more.

New Year Day Date 2018 ,Puja Muhurt : November 8, 2018 ( Thursay)

Govardhan Puja Pratahkal Muhurat - 06:50AM to 08:13 AM

Duration -  2 Hours 12 Mins

Govardhan Puja Sayankal Muhurat - 15:28 to 17:41

Duration - 2 Hours 12 Mins

Pratipada Tithi Begins = 21:31 on 7/Nov/2018
Pratipada Tithi Ends = 21:07 on 8/Nov/2018

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➤ The fifth day is known as Bhai Duj,Bhaiya Dooj, Bhau Beej and Yama Dwitiya .

Bhai Dooj Date 2018 ,Puja Muhurt : October 21, 2017 Saturday

Yamraj Puja Muhurat  - 13:16 to 15:28

Duration -  2 Hours 12 Mins

Dwitiya Tithi Begins = 21:07 on 8/Nov/2018
Dwitiya Tithi Ends = 21:20 on 9/Nov/2018

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Five things that can make your Diwali celebrations more Eco Friendly

Here are a couple of tips to celebrate Diwali in a safe and Eco Friendly manner.

 

 

 

 Light up without lighting up

Handmade diyas made of clay outside a potter's house. Diwali translates to a row or series of lights. In the past, this would involve family members lighting rows of earthen lamps and placing them around the house. With advancements in lighting, many folks have resorted to replacing the traditional Diwali lighting with electric lighting. While fairy lights and string lights certainly look pretty and brighten up the place, there is a certain charm to diyas that cannot be replaced. And they are environment friendly too! And they’re going to ensure that your electricity bill does not shoot up.

 

 

Avoid bursting crackers 

Crackers are probably the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of Diwali. What we sometimes fail to consider is the aftermath of bursting crackers. While crackers are certainly exciting, remember that the excitement is temporary. Try and recollect the state of the city streets after Diwali and you should be able to picture silver streaks on the roads and million bits of paper strewn all over. Do give a thought to the air and noise pollution they cause as well. If you must burst crackers, do buy them from one of the city police approved licensed shops. You could also opt for Eco-friendly crackers, these are made from recycled papers and make less noise as compared to the regular ones. While bursting crackers as well, do ensure that you follow safety measures. And don’t forget to clear up the mess the morning after.

Your old clothes could be somebody else’s new clothes


In many houses, cleaning up is the precursor to the festivities. At the time of cleaning itself, make separate piles - one for stuff that can be reused, and the other, of things that can recycled. Items like old clothes, books and stationery can be dropped off at an NGO or handed over to somebody who could reuse it. Here are a couple of places where you can drop off your old clothes. For those things that can be recycled, you could drop them off at a dry waste collection center.

 

Spare a thought for animals
 

Animals typically get very stressed with the loud noises and lights caused by crackers. Some pets may even hide under the bed for a good part of the festival. Try calming your pet down. Keep mild sedatives or home remedies handy. You could perhaps avoid doing activities that make loud noises - such as using the pressure cooker or vacuuming your house - to avoid surprising your pet further. If you have a pet that is extremely stressed out, consider heading out of town. You could also explore dropping off your pet off at a boarding that’s away from the city, and therefore the noise. Here’s more on how you can help your pet prepare for Diwali. Also look out for strays who might be on the edge. Children in their excitement may burst or throw crackers at them. Do advise them in the hope that they do not repeat it. From all of us at Citizen Matters, here’s wishing you a Diwali that is filled with lots of love, light and laughter. We hope these tips help you celebrate the festival of lights in an Eco-friendly manner.

Buy and use organic 


It is inevitable that you buy sweet for your family and friends. What you could do to reduce the stress on landfills is ensure that the packaging that the sweets come in is biodegradable. Avoid boxes that come lined with plastic. On that note, here’s how you can eat healthy this festive season as well. Opt for organic colours to use in your rangoli. You could turn to your garden for flowers or even the kitchen for spices and rice powder for the rangoli. You could even wrap the gifts that you are giving in recycled paper or newspaper.

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