Diwali is a festival of lights and celebrations. All the streets, lanes and markets are flooded with colorful flowers and lights during the Diwali festivity.
2024 Vasu Baras or Vasubaras marks the beginning of Diwali festival in Maharashtra.
In the state of Gujarat, Vasu Baras is celebrated by the name of Vagh Baras. The main reason to celebrate this festival is to honor cows.
According to Indian Calendar in Ashwin month, on Krishna Paksha Dwadashi, Vasu Baras is celebrated. The day is also named as Guru Dwadashi or Govatsa Dwadashi in some parts of India.
For good health and wealth of the family, married women observe Gau Pujan along with Sri Krishna Puja.
Diwali Festival Calendar |
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Diwali Day-1 Festival | Govatsa Dwadashi, Vasu Baras |
Diwali Day-2 Festival | Dhanteras, Dhanvantari Trayodashi |
Diwali Day-3 Festival | Yama Deepam, Kali Chaudas, Hanuman Puja, Tamil Deepavali, Narak Chaturdashi |
Diwali Day-4 Festival | Diwali Lakshmi Puja, Kedar Gauri Vrat, Chopda Puja, Sharda Puja, Diwali Snan, Diwali Devpuja |
Diwali Day-5 Festival | Dyuta Krida, Gowardhan Puja, Annakut Puja, Bali Pratipada, Gujrati New Year Celebration |
Diwali Day-6 Festival | Bhaiya Dooj, Bhau Beej, Yama Dwitiya |
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