Diwali is a festival that holds great significance in Indian culture, as it celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. According to the Brahma Purana, on Kartik Amavasya's midnight, Goddess Lakshmi visits the homes where there is cleanliness, peace, and light. Therefore, the tradition of cleaning and decorating homes for Diwali is followed.


Lakshmi, pleased with the preparations, blesses the household and stays in the home for an extended period, bestowing wealth and prosperity. Every year, people eagerly await Diwali. Let's find out when Diwali is celebrated this year. The auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja.


Diwali 2023 Date: 12th or 13th November


This year, the Kartik month's Amavasya will begin on 12th November 2023 at 2:44 PM and end on 13th November 2023 at 2:56 PM.


In Hinduism, the festival day begins from the morning (Udaya Tithi). However, Diwali's Lakshmi Puja is performed during the Pradosh Kaal, so Diwali will be celebrated on 12th November 2023.


Diwali 2023: Lakshmi Puja Muhurat



  • Lakshmi Puja (Pradosh Kaal) - Evening 05:39 to Night 07:35 (12th November 2023)

  • Vrishabha Kaal - Evening 05:39 to Night 07:35

  • Lakshmi Puja (Nishita Kaal) - 12th November 2023, Night 11:39 to 13th November 2023, Early Morning 12:32

  • Singh Lagna - Early Morning 12:10 to Early Morning 02:27 (13th November 2023)


Diwali 2023: Calendar



  • Dhanteras - 10th November 2023

  • Narak Chaturdashi - 12th November 2023

  • Diwali - 12th November 2023

  • Govardhan Puja - 14th November 2023

  • Bhai Dooj - 15th November 2023


Astrological Predictions For All Zodiac Signs:


Diwali is also called as Sarva Siddhi Night as we also worship Goddess Lakshmi along with Ganesh ji and Goddess Saraswati. Diwali not only has religious importance it also has astrological significance. Let's see what Diwali holds for all zodiac signs by Astrologer Shweta Bhardwaj. 


1. Aries: Aries people should priorities their marriage and love life. This is the best time for family gathering so spend quality time with your loved once. For business owners this Diwali brings lots of opportunities. You will make good money on Diwali this year :). It is also advised for Aries people not to ignore their health and try to give more attention on your fitness.  


Remedy: Offer rice kheer to maa Lakshmi.  


2. Taurus: Taurus people who live in foreign countries will get chance to travel to your motherland and celebrate Diwali with their families. This year Diwali brings great opprtunities in work. You can ask for appraisal or for increment at your workplace. As per your planetary position you should avoid taking loans this Diwali. You should not involve in any fight or argument with others. 


Remedy: Offer besan laddu to Hanuman ji.  


3. Gemini: This Diwali you can move your reletionship to the next level and ask your partner for marriage. You will also get new job offers with good hike this month. Planetary position is clearly showing some disturbance at home which may cause some health problems to mother. If possible gift somthing to all female members in your family.  


Remedy: Offer modak to Ganesh ji.  


4. Cancer: You will have a great blast this Diwali because planets are showing you may purchase your dream home. This year Diwali brings lots of joy, harmony and prosperity in your life. Working people will get new offers but try to maintain good relationship with your seniours. if you are a goverment employee then you should be careful and completely focused on your work.


Remedy: Offer jaggery made sweets to Vishnu ji.  


5. Leo: Long distance travel will benefit you this Diwali. It is advised not to avoid your health and wellbeing this month. Drive vehicle carefully. Leo people will involve in religious activities and will surely get blessings. Those who are looking for perfect match will get a lot of interests on their profile which will make you feel like you are on cloud nine.  


Remedy: Offer kesar sweets to Lakshmi ji.  


6. Virgo: Virgo people should be very careful in business partnership and also be careful in personal life. Your spouse may feel little unwell. Give extra attention to your partner this Diwali. Virgo people will also interested in occult knowledge. Do not hesitate to seek help from your Guru. Finances will go pretty well for Virgo people this month.  


Remedy: offer Gud(jaggery) chana to Hanuman ji.  


7. Libra: Libra people will get relief in any court case this month. Things will also get setteled outside of court. You will get benefit from your enemies. This month you will feel energatic and it is advised to channelize that energy to keep you fit. You may get good marriage proposals as your planets are witnessing some transition.  


Remedy: Offer kheer to Durga maa.  


8. Scorpio: Pregnant ladies should be careful this month. Pay extra attention to your digestive system and eat only healthy food. It is also advised not to lend money to anyone this Diwali. You may feel confused while making big decions so think twice beforing making any big investment this month. Although you may get benefits from stock market.  


Remedy: Offer kalakand to goddess Lakshmi.  


9. Saggittarius: Your stars are clearly showing that you will enjoy your work a lot this month. Make sure to get some time for family and enjoy the festival. Some problems may arise at workplace. It is advised to stay away from office politics and don't lose your temper in tough situation. Financally things will go smoothly this month.  


Remedy: Recite Durga chalisa.  


10. Capricorn: Diwali month will go failrly well for capricorn people. You may get promotion/increament or you may get a high paying job this month. If you are planning to start new business venture, you can start it post Diwali. Try to adopt some healthy habits like start eating more nutritious food this month.  


Remedy: Offer bananas to Lakshminarayan.  


11. Aquarius: Aquarius people should do hard work this month. If you are in to business, things will go down little bit, but you should not overthink, instead pick yourself up and give your best to achieve all your goals. Try to avoid long distance travelling this month end. Things will be absolutely fine in your personal life and you will get complete support from your family.  


Remedy: Offer Durva to Ganesh ji.  


12. Pisces: Goddess Lakshmi will shower her blessings on you this Diwali. New opportunities in work are likely to arrive this month. Don't let your ego come in the way of taking advise of your Guru or your parents. You will also indulge in social gathering or in religious activities this month. Make sure to spare some time for your family.  


Remedy: Recite Vishnu Sahastranaam.