Diwali 2023 Calendar: Dhanteras, Deepavali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj 2023 Date and Shubh Muhurat

ndia is in a celebratory mood as the country will see back-to-back festivals starting with Dhanteras on November 10, followed by Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. Since all these festivals are lying in November, there will be a long list of public holidays when Banks and government institutions will remain closed.

Since there is always a lot of confusion about the exact date for Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, and other festivals, in this article we have brought you the Diwali 2023 Calendar where we will talk about the Shubh Muhurat, timing, and correct dates when all these festivals should be celebrated as per Hindu calendar.

Dhanteras 2023

Dhanteras 2023 Date, Shubh Muhurat: Dhanteras, also called Dhantrayodashi, is celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Trayodashi of Kartik month. This year, the festival will be celebrated on November 10 and the auspicious time to celebrate Dhanteras in 2023 will start at 12:35 pm on Friday.

In Hindu tradition, it is considered auspicious to purchase personal and household stuff like land, a house, a vehicle, gold, and silver on Dhanteras. It is believed that if you buy these things on Dhantrayodashi, that will bring good luck and prosperity.

Dhanteras Puja - November 10
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat - 05:47 PM to 07:43 PM
Trayodashi Tithi -12.35 pm to 1.57 pm
Pradosh Kaal - 05:30 PM to 08:08 PM
Vrishabha Kaal - 05:47 PM to 07:43 PM

Choti Diwali

Choti Diwali is the second day of the Diwali festival. It is also known as Naraka Chaturdashi. Choti Diwali is a day to celebrate the victory of good over evil. People light bonfires and burst crackers on Choti Diwali to symbolize the destruction of evil.

Choti Diwali Date: Choti Diwali also known as Naraka Chaturdashi is the second day of the Diwali festival. This time Choti Diwali will be celebrated on November 11, 2023
Date - Saturday, November 11, 2023.
Narak Chaudas starts - 05:40 pm
Narak Chaudas Ends - 07:36 pm.
Hanuman Puja on Saturday, November 11, 2023

Diwali 2023 Date: Sunday, November 12, 2023.

Diwali is one of the biggest festivals for Hindus. On this day, people wear new clothes, eat sweets, and pray to Goddess Laxmi. The festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Diwali is a day to worship Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (Nov 12): 5.39 pm to 5:39 pm to 7:35 pm.
Diwali puja auspicious time in shops

Auspicious time for educational institutions, book stalls, and spiritual people: From 09:12 am to 11:17 am

This is the Auspicious time for the iron industry, shoe industry, factories, etc - From 01:01 pm to 02:30 pm

Auspicious time for educational institutions, schools, bookshops, publishers, and others - From 02:30 to 03:56

Govardhan Puja

Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut Puja is the fourth day of the Diwali festival. On this day people worship Lord Krishna and Mount Govardhan.

Govardhan Puja 2023 Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2023.

Pratahkala Muhurat: 6.43 am to 8.52 am (2 Hours 9 Minutes).

Bhai Dooj

Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the last day of the Diwali festival and symbolizes the eternal love between brothers and sisters. On Bhai Dooj, sisters perform the Tika ceremony wherein they put tilak and akshat on their brother's forehead with a vow to protect their brother.

Brothers also give gifts to their sisters on Bhai Dooj.

Bhai Dooj 2023 Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
Aparahna Time Begins: 1.10 pm.
Aparahna Time Ends: 3.19 pm.
Bhai Dooj Aparahna Time: 1.10 PM to 03.19 (Nov 14).
Dwitiya Tithi Starts: 2.36 pm (14 Nov).
Dwitiya Tithi Ends: 1.47 pm (15 Nov).