Diwali (Deepavali), the festival of lights in Hinduism, is the most celebrated festival. Diwali 2023 date is November 12. This five-day festival is celebrated throughout India on Kartik Amavasya, No Moon day in Kartik month.
According to North Indian calendars, it falls on Kartik Amavasya (Kartik Krishna Trayodashi to Kartik Shukla Dwitiya) whereas in Amavasyant calendars (Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars) it is on Ashwin Amavasya (Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi to Kartik Shukla Dwitiya).
Other festivals dates of Diwali 2023 are – Dhanteras is on November 10|11, Narak Chaturdashi is on November 12, Diwali Lakshmi Puja is on November 12, Govardhan Puja (Annakut Puja) is on November 14 and Bhai Dhooj on November 15.
Detailed Calendar of Diwali 2023
10|11 November 2023 – Dhanteras / Dhan Trayodashi Lakshmi Puja:
12 November 2023 – Narak Chaturdashi / Kali Choudash / Roop Chaudas
12 November 2023 – Diwali, Lakshmi Puja
14 November 2023 – Annakut, Govardhan Pujan, Bali Pratipada, Kartik Sud 1 Gujarati New Year / Bali Pujan
15 November 2023 – Bhaidooj / Bhau Beej / Bhai Phonta / Bhatru Dwitiya, Yama Dwitiya, Bhagini Hastha Bhojanam
Here is the detailed list of Shubh Muhurats for Diwali Lakshmi Puja, Dhanteras Lakshmi Puja, Shubh labh Pujan, Chopda Pujan, Sharda Pujan, etc..
Diwali date in Other Countries
Diwali 2023 date in Singapore – 12 November
Diwali 2023 date in Malaysia – 12 November
Diwali 2023 date in USA – 12 November
Diwali 2023 date in Canada – 12 November
Diwali 2023 date in Guayana, Trinidad – 12 November
Diwali 2023 in UK – 12 November
Diwali 2023 in Australia – 12 November
Diwali 2023 date in New Zealand – 12 November
Diwali 2023 date in Fiji Islands – 12 November
Panchang, 12 November 2023
Suryodayam(Sunrise) : 06:22 AM
Suryastama(Sunset) : 05:27 PM
Chandrodayam(Moonrise) : 06:07 AM, Nov 13
Chandrastama(Moonset) : 04:41 PM
Today’s Panchangam:
Tithi : Chaturdashi upto 02:44 PMAmavasya
Nakshatra : Swati upto 02:51 AM, Nov 13Vishakha
Karana : Shakuni upto 02:44 PM, Chatushpada upto 02:55 AM, Nov 13, Nagava,
Yoga : Ayushmana upto 04:25 PM, Saubhagya,
Weekday : Raviwara,
Paksha : Krishna Paksha
Samvat:
Shaka Samvat : 1945 Shobhakrit
Chandramasa : Kartika – Purnimanta Ashwina – Amanta
Vikram Samvat : 2080 Nala
Gujarati Samvat : 2079 Aananda
Shubh Muhurat:
Abhijit : 11:32 AM to 12:16 PM
Amrit Kalam : 05:40 PM to 07:20 PM
Time to avoid:
Rahu Kalam : 04:04 PM to 05:27 PM
Yamaganda : 11:54 AM to 01:17 PM
Gulikai Kalam : 02:40 PM to 04:04 PM
Dur Muhurtam : 03:58 PM to 04:42 PM
Varjyam : 07:38 AM to 09:18 AM