Diwali 2024 Highlights: Have A Look At How People Are Indulging In The Festivities
Diwali 2024 Highlights: As the country is celebrating the festival of lights, ABP Live brings you this space to keep you updated with the latest photos, videos and updates from all across the country.
Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi was illuminated on the occasion of Diwali.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Mamata offered prayers at Kalighat in Kolkata earlier today.
People light sparklers and burst crackers, as they celebrate the festival of Diwali in Guwahati, Assam.
The festival of Diwali promotes the spirit of charity and generosity. To please Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali, various practices are followed, including donating certain items. Donating these specific items on Diwali brings prosperity, happiness, and abundance to the home.
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Devotees gather to offer prayers at Pracheen Hanuman Mandir in Connaught Place on the occasion of Diwali.
Continuing with his tradition of celebrating Diwali with soldiers in Gujarat's Kachchh, PM Modi said: "Getting an opportunity to celebrate the festival of Diwali with the jawans is the biggest happiness...I extend my best wishes to you all..."
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami celebrated Diwali by reaching among the soldiers of Garhwal Rifles and their families in Lansdowne, Pauri. He expressed his gratitude towards the dedication of the brave soldiers and saluted their bravery and sacrifice.
Indian stock market closes in red ahead of Muharat Trading on Thursday. At the close of trading, the Sensex fell by 553.12 points, or 0.69 per cent, to 79,389.06. Meanwhile, the Nifty decreased by 135.50 points, or 0.56 per cent, to 24,205.35. Muhurat Trading is scheduled for November 1 for NSE and BSE.
Devotees throng Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai, Maharashtra on the occasion of Diwali.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav, State BJP chief VD Sharma and others offered prayers at the party office in Bhopal on the occasion of Diwali.
US President Joe Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House that was attended by more than 600 eminent Indian Americans, including Congressmen, officials, and corporate executives, from across the country.
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This year, Muhurat Trading will take place on Friday, November 1, 2024. It will feature a one-hour trading session from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). “A special live trading session shall be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, on account of Muhurat trading on Diwali,” the NSE notification confirmed.
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The two major equity benchmark indices opened lower on Thursday, with the Nifty hovering around 24,300, influenced by weak global cues. This decline indicates concerns in international markets that are impacting domestic investor sentiment. At 10.35 am, the Sensex had dropped 202.15 points, or 0.25 per cent, to reach 79,740.03, while the Nifty fell by 47.80 points, or 0.20 per cent, settling at 24,293.00.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi extended "heartiest greetings" on the occasion of Diwali. "I hope that the light of this festival will remove the darkness from your life and illuminate it with happiness and prosperity," he said.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese extended greetings on the occasion of Diwali. "Wishing a happy Festival of Lights to all those celebrating over the coming days," he said in a post on X.
President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings and good wishes on the occasion of Diwali.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, in Kevadia, Gujarat.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and offered prayers on the occasion of Diwali.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity and attended the Unity Parade. He also administered the Unity oath, on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, in Kevadia, Gujarat.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended his greetings on Diwali wishing new energy, health, and prosperity. "Heartiest greetings to all countrymen on the festival of lights, Diwali. May this festival of lights bring new energy, health and prosperity in the lives of all of you," Shah said in a post on X.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the occasion of Diwali wishing health, happiness and prosperity to everyone. "Many happy wishes to the countrymen on Deepawali. On this divine festival of lights, I wish everyone a healthy, happy and prosperous life. May everyone prosper with the blessings of Maa Lakshmi and Lord Shri Ganesha," he said in a post on X.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadia. He will also participate in Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and administer the Ekta Diwas pledge and observe the Ekta Diwas Parade.
Background
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As the auspicious festival of Diwali is being celebrated, streets across India transform into a kaleidoscope of vibrant lights, sparkling diyas, and intricate rangolis. However, the customs and traditions associated with Diwali vary significantly across different regions of the country.
According to the Hindu lunar calendar, the festival of Diwali is celebrated on the new moon night of Kartik. In India, especially in Northern India, Diwali is a five-day festival. This celebration begins on the 13th lunar day of the dark fortnight of Kartik, known as Dhanteras, and concludes on Bhai Dooj. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on the same day in both Northern and Southern India. Diwali will be celebrated on October 31 and November 1, 2024.
Kartik Tithi Amavasya Timing
The time for the Kartik Amavasya date is from October 31 at 3:53 PM to November 1 at 6:17 PM.
Pardosh Puja Timing
The timing for Pradosh Puja is from November 1, starting at 5:44 PM and continuing until 8:19 PM. Diwali 2024 will begin on Tuesday, October 29, with Dhanteras and conclude on Sunday, November 3, with Bhai Dooj. On Diwali, the worship and reverence of Goddess Lakshmi take place, as she is regarded as the goddess of wealth and prosperity.
Diwali Shubh Muhurat And Amavasya Tithi Timings
- Sunrise: November 1, 6:36 AM
- Sunset: November 1, 5:44 PM
- Amavasya Date Time: October 31, 3:53 PM - November 1, 6:17 PM
- Pradosh Puja Time: November 1, 5:44 PM - 8:19 PM
- Nishita Kaal Time: November 1, 11:44 PM - November 2, 12:36 AM
Diwali 2024 Pujan Samagri
For the Diwali puja, the worship materials include the idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh, along with roli, kumkum, akshat, betel leaves, areca nut, coconut, cloves, cardamom, incense, camphor, incense sticks, clay lamps, cotton, kalawa, honey, yogurt, Ganga water, jaggery, coriander, fruits, flowers, barley, wheat, durva grass, sandalwood, vermilion, Panchamrit, milk, nuts, batasha, janeu, white cloth, perfume, a pedestal, a kalash, a garland of lotus seeds, conch shell, seating mat, plate, silver coin, seating arrangement, havan kund, havan materials, mango leaves, and prasad.
Diwali 2024 Puja Vidhi
First, clean the Ishaana corner or the northern direction and draw a swastika symbol. Sprinkle akshat on top of it. Then, lay a wooden seat covered with a red cloth. Place the idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh on the seat.
Before starting the puja, establish the idols of the Panchadev: Surya Dev, Shri Ganesh, Durga, Shiva, and Vishnu. Along with this, sanctify the setup with a sprinkle of Ganga water.
First, begin the puja with the mantras dedicated to Lord Ganesh. Perform the worship of Lord Ganesh with the following mantra:
"Gajaananam Bhoota Ganaadi Sevitam, Kapittha Jambu Phala Saara Bhakshitam. Umaasutam Shoka Vinashakaaranam, Namami Vighneshwar Paada Pankajam."
After worshiping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh, apply a tilak of red vermilion on their foreheads.
After the puja, perform the aarti for Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh, and offer them sweets as a bhog.
Distribute the aarti and prasad among all the people.
Light lamps in every corner of the house.
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