Diwali 2011 Date — Wednesday, October 26, 2011
When is Diwali in 2011? Diwali 2011 falls on Wednesday, October 26, 2011.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2011 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Tue, 25 October 2011 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Tue, 25 October 2011 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 26 October 2011 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Thu, 27 October 2011 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Fri, 28 October 2011 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Sat, 6 November 2010 |
| 2011 | Wed, 26 October 2011 |
| 2012 | Tue, 13 November 2012 |
| 2013 | Sun, 3 November 2013 |
| 2014 | Thu, 23 October 2014 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2011
- Dhanteras 2011 date — Tue, 25 October 2011
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2011 date — Tue, 25 October 2011
- Govardhan Puja 2011 date — Thu, 27 October 2011
- Bhai Dooj 2011 date — Fri, 28 October 2011
- Chhath Puja 2011 date — Tue, 1 November 2011
- Skanda Sashti 2011 date — Tue, 1 November 2011
- Karva Chauth 2011 date — Sun, 16 October 2011
- Tulsi Vivah 2011 date — Mon, 7 November 2011
- Sharad Purnima 2011 date — Tue, 11 October 2011
- Kartik Purnima 2011 date — Thu, 10 November 2011
- Dussehra 2011 date — Thu, 6 October 2011
- Durga Puja 2011 date — Tue, 4 October 2011
