Diwali 2000 Date — Friday, October 27, 2000
When is Diwali in 2000? Diwali 2000 falls on Friday, October 27, 2000.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2000 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 25 October 2000 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 26 October 2000 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 27 October 2000 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Sat, 28 October 2000 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Sun, 29 October 2000 |
About Diwali
Diwali (Deepavali) is the festival of lights marking the return of Rama to Ayodhya in many traditions, and Lakshmi Puja for prosperity in others. Homes are cleaned, oil lamps and LEDs are lit, and families gather for evening Lakshmi–Ganesha worship. Regional calendars place the main Lakshmi Puja on Amavasya in the month of Kartika.
How to observe
Clean and decorate the home, set a Lakshmi–Ganesha altar, light diyas at dusk, offer sweets and fruits, and perform aarti. Many businesses begin new account books on Diwali. Confirm the exact Lakshmi Puja muhurta for your city — related observances fall on nearby days on the Kartika calendar.
Why we celebrate
Return of Rama to Ayodhya; worship of Lakshmi-Ganesha for prosperity and removal of Alakshmi. New year in many business communities.
How it is celebrated
Diyas, rangoli, Lakshmi puja, fireworks, family gatherings, annakut in temples.
Puja timing
Lakshmi puja during Pradosh kaal of Amavasya (after sunset, fixed muhurta varies by city).
Foods & offerings
Sweets (ladoo, barfi), savory snacks, annakut bhog; vegetarian feast.
Rituals
- Clean home; draw rangoli and light diyas.
- Lakshmi-Ganesha puja with coins, account books.
- Aarti and distribute prasad.
- Exchange gifts; light lamps at entrance.
Diwali dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Fri, 27 October 2000 |
| 2001 | Thu, 15 November 2001 |
| 2002 | Mon, 4 November 2002 |
| 2003 | Sat, 25 October 2003 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2000
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2000 date — Thu, 26 October 2000
- Govardhan Puja 2000 date — Sat, 28 October 2000
- Dhanteras 2000 date — Wed, 25 October 2000
- Bhai Dooj 2000 date — Sun, 29 October 2000
- Chhath Puja 2000 date — Thu, 2 November 2000
- Skanda Sashti 2000 date — Thu, 2 November 2000
- Karva Chauth 2000 date — Tue, 17 October 2000
- Tulsi Vivah 2000 date — Thu, 9 November 2000
- Sharad Purnima 2000 date — Fri, 13 October 2000
- Kartik Purnima 2000 date — Sat, 11 November 2000
- Dussehra 2000 date — Sun, 8 October 2000
- Durga Puja 2000 date — Thu, 5 October 2000
