Is Diwali On October 31 Or November 1?
By: EjazUlHaqBHat
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One of the biggest festivals in India - Diwali - is around the corner, but one question has confused many - Is it on Oct 31 or Nov 1?
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Some say it is on October 31, while some say it's the next day, November 1
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Diwali Puja is typically performed on the festival's main day, which falls on the new moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Kartik
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According to the Hindu calendar - The Panchang - Diwali is celebrated on Amavasya in the month of Kartik
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This year, confusion has risen over the exact date of the celebration as the Amavasya falls on two consecutive days
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Amavasya is expected to begin at 3:55 pm on October 31 and last until 6:15 pm on November 1
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A report says Diwali will be celebrated on November 1, according to more than 150 scholars
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The decision was announced after a meeting in Indore, where hundreds of priests and experts had gathered to determine the most appropriate date
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But most people are happy to celebrate the festival on both days. This year, celebrations will last for six days
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