Diwali 2007 Date — Friday, November 9, 2007
When is Diwali in 2007? Diwali 2007 falls on Friday, November 9, 2007.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2007 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 7 November 2007 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 8 November 2007 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 9 November 2007 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Sat, 10 November 2007 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Mon, 12 November 2007 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Sun, 22 October 2006 |
| 2007 | Fri, 9 November 2007 |
| 2008 | Tue, 28 October 2008 |
| 2009 | Sun, 18 October 2009 |
| 2010 | Sat, 6 November 2010 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2007
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2007 date — Thu, 8 November 2007
- Govardhan Puja 2007 date — Sat, 10 November 2007
- Dhanteras 2007 date — Wed, 7 November 2007
- Bhai Dooj 2007 date — Mon, 12 November 2007
- Chhath Puja 2007 date — Fri, 16 November 2007
- Skanda Sashti 2007 date — Fri, 16 November 2007
- Karva Chauth 2007 date — Mon, 29 October 2007
- Tulsi Vivah 2007 date — Thu, 22 November 2007
- Sharad Purnima 2007 date — Fri, 26 October 2007
- Kartik Purnima 2007 date — Sat, 24 November 2007
- Dussehra 2007 date — Sun, 21 October 2007
- Durga Puja 2007 date — Fri, 19 October 2007
