Diwali 2098 Date — Friday, October 24, 2098
When is Diwali in 2098? Diwali 2098 falls on Friday, October 24, 2098.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2098 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 22 October 2098 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 23 October 2098 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 24 October 2098 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Sat, 25 October 2098 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Sun, 26 October 2098 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2097 | Mon, 4 November 2097 |
| 2098 | Fri, 24 October 2098 |
| 2099 | Thu, 12 November 2099 |
| 2100 | Tue, 2 November 2100 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2098
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2098 date — Thu, 23 October 2098
- Govardhan Puja 2098 date — Sat, 25 October 2098
- Dhanteras 2098 date — Wed, 22 October 2098
- Bhai Dooj 2098 date — Sun, 26 October 2098
- Chhath Puja 2098 date — Thu, 30 October 2098
- Skanda Sashti 2098 date — Thu, 30 October 2098
- Karva Chauth 2098 date — Tue, 14 October 2098
- Tulsi Vivah 2098 date — Wed, 5 November 2098
- Sharad Purnima 2098 date — Fri, 10 October 2098
- Kartik Purnima 2098 date — Sat, 8 November 2098
- Dussehra 2098 date — Sat, 4 October 2098
- Durga Puja 2098 date — Thu, 2 October 2098
