Bhopal, October 18 (Udaipur Kiran): This year’s Diwali celebrations will last six days instead of the usual five, beginning today with Dhanteras. The extension comes as Pitru Karya Amavasya falls on November 21, shifting the festive sequence by a day. As a result, the main Diwali will be celebrated on November 20, followed by Govardhan Puja on November 22 and Bhai Dooj on November 23.
According to Dr. Sarveshwar Sharma, Head of the Astrology Department at Vikram University, Ujjain, the festival will include Dhanteras on November 18, Roop Chaturdashi on November 19, Diwali on November 20, Pitru Karya Amavasya on November 21, Govardhan Puja on November 22, and Bhai Dooj on November 23. This year’s celebrations will occur under the Purva Phalguni Nakshatra and Brahma Yoga, both considered highly auspicious.
Astrologer Pandit Chandan Vyas noted that Trayodashi Tithi will begin at 12:20 p.m. on Saturday, coinciding with Purva Phalguni Nakshatra and Brahma Yoga, making the occasion even more fortunate. According to mythology, on this day during Samudra Manthan, Lord Dhanvantari emerged carrying the pot of nectar, marking Dhanteras as the day of wealth and health. Devotees worship Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber, Lord Yama, and Lord Ganesha on this day.
Purchasing gold, silver, utensils, vehicles, Kuber Yantra, Gomti Chakra, and idols of deities is considered auspicious on Dhanteras. Buying a broom is also believed to bring prosperity and remove poverty. Experts advise purchasing within one’s means to ensure long-term blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
Acharya Bharat Dubey added that this year, Dhanteras coincides with Shani Pradosh Vrat, further enhancing its religious importance. At the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, special rituals, Rudra Path, and evening Aarti will be performed. Priest Dilip Guru shared that morning worship will begin with Abhishek, followed by Rudra Path from 4 p.m., and special Aarti in the evening.
Auspicious Timings (Muhurat):
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Dhanteras Puja: 1:38 p.m. to 4:21 p.m., 6:00 p.m. to 7:31 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. to 12:10 a.m.
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Roop Chaturdashi (Deepdaan): 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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Diwali Mahalakshmi Puja: 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and 10:38 p.m. to 12:12 a.m.
Stable Lagna Timings for Lakshmi Puja:
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Scorpio: 8:40 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
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Aquarius: 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
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Taurus: 7:30 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.
Pitru Karya Amavasya will be observed on November 21, followed by Govardhan Puja and Annakoot Utsav on November 22 between 4:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya) will be celebrated on November 23, with the auspicious time for sisters to apply tilak on their brothers’ foreheads from 12:10 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and again from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Astrologers believe that this year’s Deepotsav will be spiritually significant due to the rare combination of Purva Phalguni Nakshatra, Brahma Yoga, and Shani Pradosh. Devotees across Madhya Pradesh, including Ujjain, will offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Dhanvantari, and Lord Mahakaleshwar for prosperity, health, and happiness.
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