Diwali 2020 Date: Check Diwali five-days puja calendar

Diwali, also known as Deepawali is one of the most loved festivals of the year in India. Diwali is a five-days long festival that is celebrated during the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika (between mid-October and mid-November). Also known as festival of lights, Diwali symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".


During Diwali, devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi Vishnu, Krishna, Yama, Yami, Durga, Kali, Dhanvantari, and Vishvakarman. Diwali celebrations begin with Dhanteras followed by Naraka Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Balipratipada (Padwa) and concludes with Bhai Dooj and Vishwakarma Puja.

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Check the Diwali 2020 five-days long holiday calendar below:

During Diwali, Lakshmi Puja/Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja is performed not only in homes but also in offices, shops and other business centres. Diwali puja is performed after sunset.