When Is Diwali 2024 Date. The festival is observed on the 8th day (ashtami) of the dark fortnight in the month of bhadrapada, according to the hindu lunar calendar. Lakshmi puja, the most auspicious of diwali festival days is celebrated as the day of diwali.

Know about dhanteras, narak chaturdashi, govardhan puja, & bhai duj as well along with all important details. Sources told toi’s saurabh sinha that the merger is likely to take place after diwali, around november 1, to avoid potential disruptions during the peak festive travel season.