Diwali in Bangalore - Karnataka 2024

Diwali is the most popular festival associated with Hindu religion. Diwali 2024 date in Bangalore, Karnataka, is November 12. Diwali literally means ‘an array of lamps’ and symbolizes the removal of spiritual darkness and the ushering in of knowledge capable of realizing Brahman (That) – the Supreme Being present in all living and nonliving.

Diwali in Bangalore - Karnataka

• Diwali on October 31
• Lakshmi Puja on October 31
• Bali Pratipada on November 2 and 
• Yama Dwitiya on November 3

Diwali is celebrated by all Hindu communities but the reasons and legends differ from place to place and from community to community. The most important legend associated with Diwali is the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. It is believed that people lit lamps on the day to welcome Lord Rama and Mata Sita.

In Banglore, Karnataka, Diwali is observed to commemorate the victory of Lord Krishna over Narakasura.

Lakshmi Puja during Diwali is observed as it is believed that Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the ocean on this day during the ‘samudra manthan’ (churning of ocean) by demons and gods as mentioned in the Puranas. So for the business people, the new business year begins on Diwali.