Diwali 2071 Date — Friday, October 23, 2071
When is Diwali in 2071? Diwali 2071 falls on Friday, October 23, 2071.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2071 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 21 October 2071 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 22 October 2071 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 23 October 2071 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Sat, 24 October 2071 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Sun, 25 October 2071 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2070 | Sun, 2 November 2070 |
| 2071 | Fri, 23 October 2071 |
| 2072 | Thu, 10 November 2072 |
| 2073 | Mon, 30 October 2073 |
| 2074 | Sat, 20 October 2074 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2071
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2071 date — Thu, 22 October 2071
- Govardhan Puja 2071 date — Sat, 24 October 2071
- Dhanteras 2071 date — Wed, 21 October 2071
- Bhai Dooj 2071 date — Sun, 25 October 2071
- Chhath Puja 2071 date — Thu, 29 October 2071
- Skanda Sashti 2071 date — Thu, 29 October 2071
- Karva Chauth 2071 date — Tue, 13 October 2071
- Tulsi Vivah 2071 date — Wed, 4 November 2071
- Sharad Purnima 2071 date — Fri, 9 October 2071
- Kartik Purnima 2071 date — Sat, 7 November 2071
- Dussehra 2071 date — Sat, 3 October 2071
- Durga Puja 2071 date — Thu, 1 October 2071
