Diwali 2074 Date — Saturday, October 20, 2074
When is Diwali in 2074? Diwali 2074 falls on Saturday, October 20, 2074.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2074 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Thu, 18 October 2074 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Fri, 19 October 2074 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sat, 20 October 2074 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Sun, 21 October 2074 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Mon, 22 October 2074 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2073 | Mon, 30 October 2073 |
| 2074 | Sat, 20 October 2074 |
| 2075 | Fri, 8 November 2075 |
| 2076 | Tue, 27 October 2076 |
| 2077 | Mon, 15 November 2077 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2074
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2074 date — Fri, 19 October 2074
- Govardhan Puja 2074 date — Sun, 21 October 2074
- Dhanteras 2074 date — Thu, 18 October 2074
- Bhai Dooj 2074 date — Mon, 22 October 2074
- Chhath Puja 2074 date — Thu, 25 October 2074
- Skanda Sashti 2074 date — Thu, 25 October 2074
- Karva Chauth 2074 date — Tue, 9 October 2074
- Tulsi Vivah 2074 date — Wed, 31 October 2074
- Kartik Purnima 2074 date — Sat, 3 November 2074
- Sharad Purnima 2074 date — Fri, 5 October 2074
- Dussehra 2074 date — Sun, 30 September 2074
- Durga Puja 2074 date — Fri, 28 September 2074
