Diwali 2024: Ayodhya Ram Mandir confirms date, check if it is October 31 or November 1

Diwali 2024 Date: This year’s Diwali date has been officially confirmed by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) as October 31, clarifying earlier confusion over the date. Spokesperson Sharad Sharma stated that the new moon, or Amavasya, begins on the afternoon of October 31. Additionally, Deepotsav, which precedes Diwali, will be observed on October 30, coinciding with Hanuman Jayanti in Ayodhya. Diwali, a festival celebrating the victory of good over evil, marks Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya.