Some communities, particularly those active in Ayurvedic and health-related professions, pray or perform rituals to Dhanvantari on Dhanteras.
Retrieved 18 August 2018.
Trade and merchant families and others also offer prayers to , who embodies music, literature and learning and , who symbolises book-keeping, treasury and wealth management.
The day is primarily celebrated to commemorate the return of Lord Rama from his 14 years of exile.
Banks, post offices and government offices remain closed during these days.
Festival Diwali Date Diwali 2020 November 14, Saturday Diwali 2021 November 4, Thursday Diwali 2022 October 24, Monday Diwali 2023 November 12, Sunday Diwali 2024 November 1, Friday Diwali 2025 October 21, Tuesday Diwali 2026 November 8, Sunday Diwali 2027 October 29, Friday Diwali 2028 October 17, Tuesday Diwali 2029 November 5, Monday Diwali 2030 October 26, Saturday Family cerebration on Diwali festival Diwali is a public holiday for the general population of India and almost the entire country has the main day off.
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A Diwali Special Song Light up your Diwali with this special song by Sounds of Isha, released on the occasion of Diwali.
Description: By honouring light, we affirm the fact that from knowing arises respect for and acceptance of others.