Diwali 2001 Date — Thursday, November 15, 2001
When is Diwali in 2001? Diwali 2001 falls on Thursday, November 15, 2001.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2001 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Tue, 13 November 2001 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Wed, 14 November 2001 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Thu, 15 November 2001 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Fri, 16 November 2001 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Sat, 17 November 2001 |
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 |
| 2004 | Fri, 12 November 2004 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2001
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2001 date — Wed, 14 November 2001
- Govardhan Puja 2001 date — Fri, 16 November 2001
- Dhanteras 2001 date — Tue, 13 November 2001
- Bhai Dooj 2001 date — Sat, 17 November 2001
- Chhath Puja 2001 date — Wed, 21 November 2001
- Skanda Sashti 2001 date — Wed, 21 November 2001
- Karva Chauth 2001 date — Mon, 5 November 2001
- Tulsi Vivah 2001 date — Tue, 27 November 2001
- Sharad Purnima 2001 date — Thu, 1 November 2001
- Kartik Purnima 2001 date — Fri, 30 November 2001
- Dussehra 2001 date — Fri, 26 October 2001
- Durga Puja 2001 date — Wed, 24 October 2001
