Diwali 2002 Date — Monday, November 4, 2002
When is Diwali in 2002? Diwali 2002 falls on Monday, November 4, 2002.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2002 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 3 November 2002 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sun, 3 November 2002 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Mon, 4 November 2002 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Tue, 5 November 2002 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Wed, 6 November 2002 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Thu, 15 November 2001 |
| 2002 | Mon, 4 November 2002 |
| 2003 | Sat, 25 October 2003 |
| 2004 | Fri, 12 November 2004 |
| 2005 | Wed, 2 November 2005 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2002
- Dhanteras 2002 date — Sun, 3 November 2002
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2002 date — Sun, 3 November 2002
- Govardhan Puja 2002 date — Tue, 5 November 2002
- Bhai Dooj 2002 date — Wed, 6 November 2002
- Chhath Puja 2002 date — Sun, 10 November 2002
- Skanda Sashti 2002 date — Sun, 10 November 2002
- Karva Chauth 2002 date — Fri, 25 October 2002
- Tulsi Vivah 2002 date — Sat, 16 November 2002
- Sharad Purnima 2002 date — Mon, 21 October 2002
- Kartik Purnima 2002 date — Tue, 19 November 2002
- Dussehra 2002 date — Tue, 15 October 2002
- Durga Puja 2002 date — Sun, 13 October 2002
