5 days of Grand Diwali Festival: Diwali Start Date 2020 : When is Diwali
5 days of Grand Diwali Festival: Diwali Start Date 2020 : When is Diwali
| # | Day | Date | Festival |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Day 1 | November 12, 2020 | Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) |
| 2 | Day 2 | November 13, 2020 | Naraka Chaturdasi or Chhoti Diwali (small Diwali) |
| 3 | Day 3 | November 14, 2020 | Diwali festival (Badi Diwali) |
| 4 | Day 4 | November 15, 2020 | Govardhan Puja |
| 5 | Day 5 | November 16, 2020 | Bhai Duj (Bhai Dooj) |
1. Dhanteras, or Dhanatrayodashi
The first day (November 12, 2020) is known as Dhanteras, or Dhanatrayodashi. "Dhan" means wealth and "teras" refers to the 13th day of a lunar fortnight on the Hindu calendar. 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.
2.Naraka Chaturdasi or Chhoti Diwali (small Diwali)
The second day (November 13, 2020) is known as Naraka Chaturdasi or Chhoti Diwali (small Diwali). "Naraka" means hell and "Chaturdashi" means 14th day of a lunar fortnight on the Hindu calendar. Goddess Kali and Lord Krishna are believed to have destroyed the demon Narakasura on this day. Demon effigies are burned in Goa in celebration. In 2020, Naraka Chaturdasi overlaps with Amavasya and falls on the same day, on November 14.
3.Diwali festival (Badi Diwali) Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped on this day
The third day (November 14, 2020) is the new moon day known as Amavasya. This darkest day of the month is the most significant day of the Diwali festival in north and west India. Goddess 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 also celebrated on this day in 2020.
4. Govardhan Puja
The fourth day (November 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 celebrated as Bali Pratipada or Bali Padyami.
5. Bhai Duj
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. Brothers and sisters get together and share food, to honour the bond between them.
This year, Diwali, also called Deepavali, will be observed nationwide on Saturday, 14 November 2020. It's observed on the 15th day of Kartik, the holiest month in the Hindu lunar calendar.
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November 12, 2020 - November 16, 2020
1.Dhanteras, or Dhanatrayodashi
2.Naraka Chaturdasi or Chhoti Diwali (small Diwali)
3.Diwali festival (Badi Diwali) Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped on this day.
4.Govardhan Puja
5.Bhai Duj
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