Diwali 2008 Date — Tuesday, October 28, 2008
When is Diwali in 2008? Diwali 2008 falls on Tuesday, October 28, 2008.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2008 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 26 October 2008 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Mon, 27 October 2008 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Tue, 28 October 2008 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Wed, 29 October 2008 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Thu, 30 October 2008 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Fri, 9 November 2007 |
| 2008 | Tue, 28 October 2008 |
| 2009 | Sun, 18 October 2009 |
| 2010 | Sat, 6 November 2010 |
| 2011 | Wed, 26 October 2011 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2008
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2008 date — Mon, 27 October 2008
- Govardhan Puja 2008 date — Wed, 29 October 2008
- Dhanteras 2008 date — Sun, 26 October 2008
- Bhai Dooj 2008 date — Thu, 30 October 2008
- Chhath Puja 2008 date — Tue, 4 November 2008
- Skanda Sashti 2008 date — Tue, 4 November 2008
- Karva Chauth 2008 date — Sat, 18 October 2008
- Tulsi Vivah 2008 date — Mon, 10 November 2008
- Sharad Purnima 2008 date — Tue, 14 October 2008
- Kartik Purnima 2008 date — Thu, 13 November 2008
- Dussehra 2008 date — Thu, 9 October 2008
- Durga Puja 2008 date — Tue, 7 October 2008
