When is the first day of Diwali?

Answer 1

Diwali starts on the new moon night (Amavasya) between mid-October and mid-November. Diwali is celebrated for five days according to the lunisolar. It begins in late Ashvin (between September and October) and ends in early Kartika (between October and November). The days in Ashvin are in the Krishna Paksha ("dark fortnight") of that month, while the days in Kartik are in its Shukla Paksha ("bright fortnight"). The first day is Dhan Teras. The last day is Yama Dvitiya, which signifies the second day of the light half of Kartika. Each day of Diwali marks one celebration of the six principal stories associated with the festival.

Answer 2

It is Dhanvantari Triodasi also called Dhan Teras.On this day Lord Dhanvantari came out os sea with Ayurvedic for the welfare of all human beings.This day all Hindus offer a lighted Diya ( Earthen lamp) near a sacred Tulsi Tree ( Holy Basil) to the Lord Yama, the God of Death for protection from untimely death.

Answer 3

According to the Indian mythology, when Lord Rama came back to his hometown of Ayodhya after defeating demon Ravana, the people of his hometown celebrated his return

by bursting crackers and dancing and singing.

From that day onwards it is celebrated as the festival of diwali.

Answer 4

It usually takes place sixteen days after Dusshera. It is also known as the "festival of lights", for the common practice is to light small oil lamps (calleddiyas). and place them around the home, in courtyards, verandahs, and gardens, as well as on roof-tops and outer walls. In urban areas, especially, candles are substituted for diyas. and among the nouveau riche, neon lights are made to substitute for candles.

Answer 5

The date of Diwali can change each year. In 2014 it begins on October 23 as the new moon light of Kartik occurs. In 2015, it is November 11. The ceremony runs for five days.

Answer 6

Diwali takes place at october-november.

Answer 7

Diwali is 5 day festival. it begins with dhan teras.

Answer 8

Diwali is celebrated for 5 days. I begins on dhanteras and ends on bhaidooj.

Answer 9

Diwali started when Lord Rama returned Home after 14 years of exile. People welcomed them by lighting diyas.