Diwali meaning
A popular expression describes Diwali as the festival of lights. Several mythological references mark Diwali as the festival associated with victory over evil, and the celebrations are about hope and prosperity. Diwali marks the killing of the demon Narakasuraa by Krishna and also the return of Sri Ram to Ayodhya after killing Ravan.
On Diwali, people perform Lakshmi Puja to attract wealth, health, prosperity and happiness into the household. Lighting of lamps, new clothes, sweets, cookies and sharing of gifts make Diwali a happy event.
Date and time of Diwali 2022
The various events and celebrations surrounding Diwali span five days. Check the dates and auspicious times to celebrate the different events of the Diwali festival.
| date and day | incident | Favorable time |
| Saturday 22 October 2022 | Dhanteras or Dhan Trayodashi Lakshmi & Kuber Puja | 7:00 p.m. to 8:17 p.m |
| Sunday 23 October 2022 | Narak Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali | 05:05 and 06:27 |
| Monday, 10/24/2022 | Diwali – Lakshmi Puja | 6:53 p.m. and 8:15 p.m |
| Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Govardhan Puja – Worship of Lord Krishna | 06:28 and 08:43 |
| Wednesday 26 Oct 2022 | Bhai Dooj | 1:12 p.m. and 3:26 p.m |
How to celebrate Diwali and perform Lakshmi Puja
On the day of Diwali, the main event is Lakshmi Puja. However, Diwali is celebrated in different ways and flavors across India.
In many parts of India, people get up early in the morning and take a bath – known as Ganga Snan. The puja altar is set up and lamps are lit. New clothes, coins, gold jewelry, sweets and other offerings are placed in front of the altar.
Mantras of Lord Ganesh, Lakshmi and Vishnu are chanted. After the puja, people wear new clothes, eat sweets and treat themselves to crackers. Usually crackers are lit during the day and fireworks are reserved for the late evening hours. However, there are some local regulations regarding the use of crackers that must be followed.
On Diwali, Lakshmi Puja is performed in the evening after sunset. Prepare the main altar in your puja room. Put up the images or idols of Ganesh and Lakshmi. Decorate them with flowers, sandalwood paste and vermilion. Light lamp and incense sticks. Put some coins and gold on a plate and place it in front of the altar. Chant the names, slokas and songs of Ganesh and Lakshmi. Offer the deities the special dishes prepared for the puja including modak, halwa, puri, kheer and others. Do arati and finish the puja. Distribute the prasad to family members and other participants.
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