Diwali 2013 Date — Sunday, November 3, 2013
When is Diwali in 2013? Diwali 2013 falls on Sunday, November 3, 2013.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2013 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, 1 November 2013 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sat, 2 November 2013 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sun, 3 November 2013 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Mon, 4 November 2013 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Tue, 5 November 2013 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Tue, 13 November 2012 |
| 2013 | Sun, 3 November 2013 |
| 2014 | Thu, 23 October 2014 |
| 2015 | Wed, 11 November 2015 |
| 2016 | Sun, 30 October 2016 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2013
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2013 date — Sat, 2 November 2013
- Govardhan Puja 2013 date — Mon, 4 November 2013
- Dhanteras 2013 date — Fri, 1 November 2013
- Bhai Dooj 2013 date — Tue, 5 November 2013
- Chhath Puja 2013 date — Fri, 8 November 2013
- Skanda Sashti 2013 date — Fri, 8 November 2013
- Karva Chauth 2013 date — Wed, 23 October 2013
- Tulsi Vivah 2013 date — Thu, 14 November 2013
- Kartik Purnima 2013 date — Sun, 17 November 2013
- Sharad Purnima 2013 date — Fri, 18 October 2013
- Dussehra 2013 date — Mon, 14 October 2013
- Durga Puja 2013 date — Sat, 12 October 2013
