🪔 Diwali Countdown Timer 🎇
See exactly how long you have to wait until the next Festival of Lights!
The Significance of Deepavali
Diwali, or Deepavali, is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word *deepa* (lamp or light) and *avali* (a row, or series), translating to "row of lights."
When Does Diwali Occur?
Diwali is a five-day festival, with the main celebrations occurring on the third day, which is the day of Lakshmi Puja. This day falls on the **Amavasya (new moon day)** of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month of Kartik. Because the date is governed by the lunar cycle, it changes annually relative to the Gregorian calendar, typically falling between mid-October and mid-November.
The countdown timer above uses the currently calculated date to give you the precise time remaining until the next celebration.