Diwali 2022 time, date and puja procedure

Diwali is also known as Deepavali and is observed around the last day of Krishna Paksha (dark lunar fortnight) in the month of Ashvini as per the Hindu calendar. All over the world, Diwali is considered an auspicious festival. Diwali 2022 is around the corner and you may want to know the Shubh Muhurat timings for celebrating the festival. In this article, we will also learn about the Diwali puja procedure.

Diwali significance

A popular phrase describes Diwali as the festival of lights. Several mythological references mark Diwali as the celebration connected with victory over evil and the celebrations are about hope and prosperity. Diwali marks the killing of the demon Narakasuraa by Krishna and also the return of Sri Ram to Ayodhya after killing Ravan.

On Diwali, people perform Lakshmi puja to beckon wealth, health, prosperity and happiness into the household. Lighting of lamps, new clothes, sweets, crackers and sharing gifts make Diwali a happy event.

Diwali 2022 date and timing

The various events and celebrations connected to Diwali span across five days. Check the dates and auspicious timings to celebrate the different events of the Diwali festival.

How to celebrate Diwali and perform Lakshmi Puja

On the day of Diwali, the main event is Lakshmi puja. However, Diwali is celebrated in different ways and in various flavours across India.

In many parts of India, people wake up early in the morning and take a bath - which is referred to as Ganga Snan. The puja altar is set up and lamps are lit. New clothes, currency coins, gold ornaments, sweets and other offerings are placed in front of the altar.

Mantras of Lord Ganesh, Lakshmi and Vishnu are chanted. After the puja, people wear new clothes, eat sweets and get indulged with the crackers. Usually, people burst crackers during the daytime and fireworks are reserved for the late evening hours. However, there are some local regulations governing the use of crackers which must be adhered to.

On Diwali, Lakshmi puja is performed in the evening after sunset. Prepare the main altar in your puja room. Set up the pictures or idols of Ganesh and Lakshmi. Decorate them with flowers, sandal paste, and vermilion. Light lamp and incense sticks. Place some coins and gold on a plate and place it in front of the altar. Chant the names, slokas and songs of Ganesh and Lakshmi. Offer the special dishes prepared for the puja including Modak, Halwa, Puri, Kheer, and others to the deities. Do arati and conclude the puja. Distribute the prasad to the family members and other attendees.