Diwali (Deepavali) 2019 ( INDIA )

Diwali (Deepavali) 2019

Diwali for the year 2019 is observed on 27 October, which falls on a Sunday. The festival is observed on the 15th day of the Kartika month on the Hindu calendar.

Diwali or Deepawali is a festival of lights that’s celebrated annually across India, especially Norther, Western, and Eastern India. The festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil.

Calendar Of Deepavali Holidays 2019

Holiday	Date	Celebrated in
Deepavali	Saturday, 26 October 2019	Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu
Diwali	Sunday, 27 October 2019	National except Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu
Deepvali Holiday	Monday, 28 October 2019	Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh

Deepavali Holidays From 2020 to 2028

Festival	Day	Date
Diwali 2020	Saturday	14 November
Diwali 2021	Thursday	04 November
Diwali 2022	Monday	24 October
Diwali 2023	Thursday	09 November
Diwali 2024	Friday	01 November
Diwali 2025	Tuesday	21 October
Diwali 2026	Sunday	08 November
Diwali 2027	Friday	29 October
Diwali 2028	Tuesday	17 October

Significance Of Diwali Or Deepavali

During the festival of Diwali, people light up their homes and commercial outlets. Lord Ganesh is worshipped for prosperity and welfare whereas Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for wisdom and wealth. The festival usually falls in the months of November or October and is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama from 14 years of exile. In many parts of the country, the festival is celebrated for five consecutive days. Undoubtedly, it is the most famous Indian festival, which is regarded as a celebration of life. In a few parts of the country, the festival denotes the beginning of the New Year. Deepavali is a five-day festival that goes as mentioned below:

• The first day denotes the arrival of the new financial year for most Indian businesses. The business class worships Goddess Lakshmi for wealth.
• The second day is the day of cleansing. People take oil baths and wear new clothes.
• The third day is the day of the new moon. It is the official day of the Deepavali holiday.
• The fourth day is the Kartika Shudda Padyami.
• The fifth day, the final day of the festival, denotes the love between sisters and brothers.