Diwali Puja Muhurat Timing Live Updates: Grand celebration of lights and Laxmi puja across India

Diwali 2024 Live: The “shubh muhurat” for the Lakshmi-Ganesh puja will be observed from 6:27 PM to 8:23 PM on Thursday. Known as Deepavali, the festival of lights symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and joy over despair. This significant Hindu festival is celebrated annually on the Amavasya Tithi of the Kartik month to commemorate Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Ram, along with Mata Sita and Lakshman, returned to Ayodhya on this day, prompting the residents to illuminate the city with thousands of diyas. This tradition continues to thrive today.According to Acharya Satyendra Maharaj, the chief priest of the Ayodhya Ram temple, Badi Diwali will be celebrated on October 31. On Deepawali, devotees worship Maa Lakshmi, Lord Ganesh, and Lord Kuber, seeking their blessings for prosperity and well-being.Stay with TOI for live updates-