Diwali is an auspicious festival for Indians. It is a festival that has influenced various aspects of life. It marks a new beginning. Diwali Puja is observed as per the religious beliefs and Muhurats. This five days festival begins with Dhanteras and ends with Labh Pancham. Here are the important details for Diwali Muhurat in 2011.
Pushya Nakshtra Muhurat during Diwali is considered auspicious for buying gold, for making important purchase and for starting a new venture. The Indian living goddess of wealth and prosperity Maa Lakshmi was born in Pushya Nakshtra. Hence, it is considered auspicious as it marks a new beginning. The Pushya Naksharat Muhurat for Diwali in 2011 falls on 20th October, Thursday, it starts at 10:47 AM. Businessmen perform Lakshmi Puja on Pushya Nakshtra to seek blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
Vagh Baras is also known as Guru Dwadashi. On Vagh Baras, Pujan is offered to Cow and calf. Vagh refers to paying financial debts. On this day businessmen clear their debt and no new transactions are entered.
Dhan Teras falls on 24th October. It is an auspicious day for buying Dhan (wealth). Earlier cow was considered to be the wealth of man and hence, cow was worshipped on Diwali. Now Dhan refers to money and a Puja is offered to worship goddess lakshmi (in the form of currency).
Kali Chaudas is also known as Narak Chaturdash. On this day, Lord Krishna killed the demon Narkasur. People offer Puja to Lord Hanumanji to remove the influence of evil spirits. It falls on 25th October.
Diwali is the third and the most important day of the festival. It falls on the night of Amavas. On this day, Puja is offered to seek blessings of goddess Lakshmi. Puja is offered during Shubh Muhurat for Diwali. The auspicious timing for Diwali shub Muhurat in 2011 starts from 19:00:55 to 20:21:56 on 26th October. Businessmen do Chopda Pujan on Diwali.
Gujarati New Year is also known as Nutan Varsh or Bestu Varsh. It refers to the dawn of New Year. Kartik Sud 1 of the Vikram Era is The Gujarati New Year. The day refers to spreading joy, happiness, and seeking blessings of god and elders. It falls on 27th October.
Labh Pacham is the concluding and final day of five day Diwali Festival. Businessmen open their shops on Pancham. Labh refers to benefit, especially material benefits. People who have missed out Sharad Pujan on diwali, offer pujan (worship) on Labh Pancham.
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