Diwali 1st Day 2020
This day is also the first day of the vikram samvat of the hindu calendar.
Diwali 1st day 2020. It is believed that goddess lakshmi bestows her devotees with wealth and prosperity on this day if prayed to with utmost faith and sincerity. What is muhurat trading its timing significance and history. This year the five day festival will be held november 12 through november 16 2020.
The second day is known as naraka chaturdasi or chhoti diwali meaning small diwali on this day the goddess kali and lord krishna were believed to destroy the demon narakasura and free. From sharing sweets to lighting sparklers and partaking in a religious ritual called puja or pooja heres how the festival of lights is celebrated. The day after diwali is a time to exchange gifts well wishes and check in with family and friends while the final day of the festival is meant for siblings to celebrate together according to bhalla.
On the last day of happy diwali 2020 the bond between brothers and sisters is celebrated with a tilak ceremony where the sister applies a tilak on the brothers forehead. On this day goddess lakshmi and lord ganesha are worshipped and an elaborate puja is conducted in every household. Bhai duj bhau beej vishwakarma puja.
In 2020 diwali is on november 14. Diwali falls in either october or november each year depending on the cycle of the moon. Its observed on the 15th day of kartik the holiest month in the hindu lunar calendar.