Diwali 2029 in Leicester

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In short

Diwali 2029 falls on Monday, November 5, 2029 in Leicester. It is Kartik Amavasya in the Hindu lunar calendar. pradosh is 4:24 PM – 6:48 PM. Sunrise is 7:10 AM and sunset 4:24 PM.

Same day as India

Also known as: Deepavali · Dipavali · Festival of Lights · Lakshmi Puja · Divali

Leicester timings

Date
Monday, November 5, 2029
Monday
Lunar date
Kartik Amavasya
Sunrise
7:10 AM
Sunset
4:24 PM
Moonrise
6:18 AM
Moonset
3:33 PM
Today’s Panchang in Leicester

What is Diwali?

Diwali, the festival of lights, falls on the new moon that closes Ashwin — the darkest night of the lunar year, kept as the return of Rama to Ayodhya and the worship of Lakshmi. Its date is set by which evening the Amavasya covers, since Lakshmi Puja is performed after sunset.

How it is observed

Homes are cleaned, decorated with rangoli and lined with diyas. Lakshmi Puja is performed during the Pradosh window below, followed by sweets, new clothes and fireworks.

Other cities

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Frequently asked questions

When is Diwali 2029 in Leicester?

Diwali 2029 in Leicester is on Monday, November 5, 2029. It falls on Kartik Amavasya.

What is the pradosh for Diwali in Leicester?

pradosh in Leicester on Nov 5, 2029 is 4:24 PM – 6:48 PM. This is the window in which the main observance is performed.

Is Diwali 2029 on the same day in Leicester as in India?

Yes. Diwali falls on Nov 5, 2029 in both Leicester and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.

What else is Diwali called?

Diwali is also known as Deepavali, Dipavali, Festival of Lights, Lakshmi Puja, Divali. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.