This year Deepawali is on Thrusday 19th October, 2017. A very large section of the Hindu society depends on astrology and adheres to the ideal time (muhurats) to perform the pujas and invest. Diwali is the significant festivals for social and spiritual importance. Diwali is the last day of the Hindu Calendar, It is also a day when Lord Ram come back after 14 years living in Jungle. 

Diwali (also called Deepavali) is a joyous Hindu holiday that celebrates the triumph of good over evil and illuminates the homes and hearts of all who take part with hope and joy for the new year. Diwali, also known as The Festival of Lights is a five-day festival

1. Eakadashi
2. Vagh Baras
3. Dhan Terash
4. Kali Chaudash
5. Diwali

Centered on family and community marked with lights, prayer, fireworks, delicious feasts, street fairs and music. End of the five days Hindu New Year start. 

Rama Eakadashi Aasho Vad Ekadashi And Vagh Baras
(आसो वद एकादशी & वाघ बारश)

Rama Eakadashi आसो वद एकादशी and वाघ बारश on Sunday October 15 2017.

Dhan Terash- Laxmi Pooja Celebration

Nakshtra and Date: आसो वद 12 - Tuesday October 17 2017

Muhrat Time:

US CST Time

1. 6:31 PM - 07:03 PM (31 Oct)
2. 7:22 PM - 09:17 PM (31 Oct)

US EST Time

1. 5:57 PM  - 8:41 PM (31 Oct)
2. 6.43 PM -  8:32 PM (31 Oct)

US PST Time

1. 6:05 PM  - 8:48 PM (31 Oct)
2. 6:53 PM -  8:43 PM (31 Oct)

Kali Chaudash-Kali Pooja– Yantra Pooja

Date and Nakshtra: आसो वद (aaso vad)  Wednesday October 18 2017.

Muhrat Time::  

US CST Time

1. 0:38 AM - 1:31 AM (2 Nov) 

US EST Time

1. 0:24 AM  - 1:08 AM (2 Nov)

US PST Time

1. 0:24 AM  - 1:18 AM (2 Nov)

 

 

 

Deepavali - Lakshmi Pooja-Sharda-Chopada Poojan

Chopda Puja during Diwali is performed mainly in western parts of India. Chopda Poojan date is tuesday  October 17 2017. Diwali is the last day of financial year in traditional Hindu business and Chopda Pujan is performed on the day on the new account books. This ritual is also known as Muhurat Puja.

This puja is basically performed by the Hindu business community in Gujarat, Rajashtan and Maharashtra. All account books are kept for puja on the day and blessing is sought from Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha.

In the new account books, people write Subh Labh and draw the sign of Swastik. In some regions, Chopda Puja is also performed along with Kuber Puja.

Date and Nakshtra: आसो वद 30 अमावास्या, Saturday November 2 2017

Muhrat Time:

US CST Time

1. 9:14 PM - 9:07 PM (2 Nov) 

US EST Time

1. 6:28 PM  - 8:16 PM (2 Nov)

US PST Time

1. 6:45 PM  - 8:36 PM (2 Nov)

New Year/Bhai Bij

Date and Nakshtra: Vikram Samvat 2069 kartik sud Ekam, Bij

New Year

Date and Nakshtra: New Year November 3  2013 , Wednesday ववक्रम संवत २०७० कार्तकि सूद १

Anna Kut, Govardhan Pooja, Bali Pooja

Bhai Bij - भाई बीज - यम तृतीया

 भाई बीज यम तृतीया Monday 4 November 2013

Labh Pancham-Gnan Panchami

ऱाभ पांचम ज्ञान पंचमी , कारतक सूद 5 , Thrusday November 7 2013

Tulsi Vivah देव ददवाऱी पुर्णिमा ,तुऱसी वववाह

 तुऱसी वववाह starts Sunday Nov 14 2013 - Ekadashi – Nov 17 Poornima

(Auspicious times calculated as per Atlanta sunrise time) You can adjust timing as per sun rice at your city or state.