When is Diwali, Dhanteras, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj? Diwali 2023 calendar, puja timings and more

Diwali is observed on the new moon of Kartik month -- 20 days after Dussehra. This year it is on November 12

Diwali 2023 Calendar: Diwali or Deepawali is an auspicious occasion for Hindus. The five-day festival starts with Dhanteras and ends with Bhai Dooj. Observed on the new moon of Kartik month, Diwali or Deepawali this year will be celebrated on Sunday, November 12, 2023. The festivities will begin on November 10 with Dhanteras and end on November 14 with Bhai Dooj.

Here is the full Diwali 2023 calendar with dates, puja timings, and shubh muhurat of Dhanteras, Choti Diwali, Deepawali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj.

Dhanteras: Saturday, November 11
Choti Diwali: Sunday, November 12
Diwali: Sunday, November 12
Govardhan Puja: Monday, November 13 Bhai Dooj: Tuesday, November 14

Dhanteras

Dhanteras is the first day of the five-day Diwali festival. It is celebrated on the thirteenth day of the dark half of the Kartika month as per the Hindu calendar. Dhanteras is a day to worship Lord Dhanvantari, the god of medicine, and Lord Kuber, the god of wealth. People buy gold, silver, and utensils on Dhanteras, believing that it will bring good luck and prosperity.

Dhanteras 2023 Date: Friday, November 10, 2023.

Trayodashi Tithi Starts: 12.35 pm (November 10).

Trayodashi Tithi Ends: 1.57 pm (November 11)

Shubh Muhurat: 5.47 pm to 7.43 pm (1 hour 56 minutes).

Pradosh Kaal: 5.30 pm to 8.08 pm.

Vrishabha Kaal: 5.47 pm to 7.43 pm.

Choti Diwali

Choti Diwali is the second day of the Diwali festival. It is also known as Naraka Chaturdashi. Choti Diwali is a day to celebrate the victory of good over evil. People light bonfires and burst crackers on Choti Diwali to symbolize the destruction of evil.

Choti Diwali Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Kali Chaudas Muhurat: 11.39 pm to 12.32 am (Nov 12).

Hanuman Puja on Saturday, November 11, 2023

Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: 1.57 pm (Nov 11).

Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: 2.44 pm (Nov 12).

Diwali

Diwali is the third day of the Diwali festival. It is the main day of the festival and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Diwali is a day to worship Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. People also worship Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom and auspicious beginnings. On Diwali, people light diyas (oil lamps) and candles all around their homes to symbolize the victory of light over darkness.

Diwali 2023 Date: Sunday, November 12 2023.

Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (Nov 12): 5.39 pm to 07:35 pm (1 Hour 56 Minutes).

Pradosh Kaal: 5.29 pm to 8.08 pm.

Vrishabha Kaal: 5.39 pm to 7.35 pm.

Amavasya Tithi Begins: 2.44 pm on November 12.

Amavasya Tithi Ends: 2.56 pm on November 13.

Govardhan Puja

Govardhan Puja is the fourth day of the Diwali festival. It is also known as Annakut Puja. Govardhan Puja is a day to worship Lord Krishna and Mount Govardhan. On Govardhan Puja, people make a mountain of food and offer it to Lord Krishna.

Govardhan Puja 2023 Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2023.

Pratahkala Muhurat: 6.43 am to 8.52 am (2 Hours 9 Minutes).

Pratipada Tithi Begins: 2.56 pm on Nov 13.

Pratipada Tithi Ends: 2.36 pm on Nov 14.

Bhai Dooj

Bhai Dooj is the fifth and final day of the Diwali festival. It is a day to celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters. On Bhai Dooj, sisters apply tilak on their brothers' foreheads and pray for their well-being. Brothers also give gifts to their sisters on Bhai Dooj.

Bhai Dooj 2023 Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Aparahna Time Begins: 1.10 pm.

Aparahna Time Ends: 3.19 pm.

Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time: 1.10 PM to 03.19 (Nov 14).

Dwitiya Tithi Starts: 2.36 pm (14 Nov).

Dwitiya Tithi Ends: 1.47 pm (15 Nov).

The puja timings for the five days of Diwali 2023 are as follows:

Dhanteras: Dhanteras puja muhurat is from 11:39 AM to 12:53 AM on November 11.
Choti Diwali: Choti Diwali puja muhurat is from 05:41 PM to 06:23 PM on November 12.
Diwali: Diwali puja muhurat is from 11:39 PM to 12:32 AM on November 12.
Govardhan Puja: Govardhan Puja muhurat is from 10:59 AM to 12:58 PM on November 13.
Bhai Dooj: Bhai Dooj muhurat is from 06:33 AM to 08:16 AM on November 14.