Diwali 2010 Date — Saturday, November 6, 2010
When is Diwali in 2010? Diwali 2010 falls on Saturday, November 6, 2010.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2010 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Thu, 4 November 2010 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Fri, 5 November 2010 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sat, 6 November 2010 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Sun, 7 November 2010 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Sun, 7 November 2010 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Sun, 18 October 2009 |
| 2010 | Sat, 6 November 2010 |
| 2011 | Wed, 26 October 2011 |
| 2012 | Tue, 13 November 2012 |
| 2013 | Sun, 3 November 2013 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2010
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2010 date — Fri, 5 November 2010
- Govardhan Puja 2010 date — Sun, 7 November 2010
- Bhai Dooj 2010 date — Sun, 7 November 2010
- Dhanteras 2010 date — Thu, 4 November 2010
- Chhath Puja 2010 date — Thu, 11 November 2010
- Skanda Sashti 2010 date — Thu, 11 November 2010
- Karva Chauth 2010 date — Wed, 27 October 2010
- Tulsi Vivah 2010 date — Thu, 18 November 2010
- Sharad Purnima 2010 date — Fri, 22 October 2010
- Kartik Purnima 2010 date — Sun, 21 November 2010
- Dussehra 2010 date — Sun, 17 October 2010
- Durga Puja 2010 date — Fri, 15 October 2010
