5 days of Diwali
5 Days of Diwali Date: The five-day festival of Deepotsav is also called Diwali or Deepawali. This festival includes Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali), Diwali (Lakshmi Puja), Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. This festival starts from Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month and is celebrated till Dwitiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha. It is a symbol of light and prosperity, representing the victory of good over evil. Every day in this festival has its own special significance and ritual.
When is the five-day Deepotsav festival?
The five-day festival of lights begins with Dhanteras and ends on Bhai Dooj. This festival, which was celebrated for five days, is going to be for 6 days this time. This year, Panch Deepotsav is starting from 18th October, which will end on 23rd October 2025. In this way, Deepotsav will be celebrated not for 5 but for 6 days.
This time Deepotsav will be for 6 days
The reason behind the five-day festival of lights falling on 6th day is the increase in Trayodashi date. This time Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will fall for two days. Due to which the festival of lights has lasted for 6 days. This year both Chhoti Diwali and Big Diwali will be celebrated on the same day. Let us know which festivals will be celebrated on which date.
What are the 5 days of Diwali?
Dhanteras:- Diwali festival starts with Dhanteras, which is also called Dhantrayodashi. On this day Lord Dhanvantari, Kuber and Lakshmi are worshiped and people buy utensils, metals and jewellery.
Narak Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali):- The festival of Chhoti Diwali is celebrated on the next day of Dhanteras. On this day, the demon Narakasura was killed by Lord Krishna, which is considered a symbol of the victory of good over evil.
Diwali (Big Diwali):- The festival of Diwali is celebrated on the day of Kartik Amavasya and lamps are lit along with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesh. This is the main day of Diwali.
Govardhan Puja:- This is the fourth day of the five-day festival of lights. This day commemorates the lifting of Govardhan Mountain by Lord Krishna, which is also known as Annakoot.
Bhai Dooj:- Bhai Dooj, the last day of the five-day festival, is dedicated to the brother-sister relationship, in which brothers visit their sisters’ homes and have a meal and the sister prays for the brother’s long life.
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