Diwali 2020: Know Dates, Shubh Muhurat For Choti Diwali, Lakshmi Puja, Dhanteras, Govardhan Puja & Bhai Dooj

Diwali 2020: Here is all you need to know about the dates, shubh muhurat, and more details for Choti Diwali, Deepawali, Dhanteras, Govardhan Puja & Bhai Dooj

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Diwali 2020: Diwali is among the most special festivals not just in the Hindu religion but in India in general as celebrations are observed across different faiths such as Jainism and Sikhism. Know all about the Diwali week this year.  The festival of Deepawali is celebrated to mark Lord Ram's return to his kingdom Ayodhya after defeating the 'Lanka' King Ravana. On his return, it is believed, Ayodhya welcomed him with stunning celebration by lighting diyas. It is also the festival for worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Kubera Puja. Here are the important dates, puja timings, shubh muhurat and other details of the five days of Diwali week.

Diwali Celebration This Year

Diwali celebrations will be observed on November 14 and 15 as people all over the nation will celebrate it on these dates. Shubh Muhurat For Lakshmi Pujan Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: November 14 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Pradosh Kaal: 5:55 pm to 8:25 pm Vrishabh Kaal: 6:00 pm to 8:04 pm Choti Diwali While Narak Chaturdashi, also known as Choti Diwali, is celebrated a day ahead of the main festival of Diwali, this year, it will be celebrated on the same day that is November 14. The auspicious time of Abhyanga Snan (Diwali bathing ritual) will begin from 5:23 am to 6:43 am.

Dhanteras

Dhanvantari is celebrated on the second day that is the day after Diwali. So, the festival will be observed on November 13. The auspicious time for the same will begin at 6:01 pm and will end at 8:33 pm.

Govardhan Puja

Govardhan Puja is celebrated on the fourth day of Diwali which is November 15 this year. On this day, Lord Krishna defeated Lord Indra by lifting the Govardhan Mountain on his little finger. The auspicious time of Govardhan Puja is from 3:45 pm to 6:00 pm.

Bhai Dooj

Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the fifth day of Diwali week so this year, it falls on November 16. On this day, sisters wish for the long life of their brother and a ritual is observed for the same. The auspicious time will begin from 1:31 pm to 3.45 pm.