What was the date of Diwali in 1976?

What was the date of Diwali in 1976?

Kali Puja / Deepavali / Diwali Date List :

Year : Date : Weekday :
1976 October 23, 1976 Saturday
1977 November 11, 1977 Friday
1978 October 31, 1978 Tuesday
1979 October 21, 1979 Sunday

In which year Diwali will be on 9 November?

Diwali in 2029 will start on Monday, the 5th of November (5/11/2029) and will continue for 5 days until Friday, the 9th of November.

How many days is Diwali?

Diwali is a 5-day holiday which the main celebrations occurring on the 3rd day which is simply known as ‘Diwali’. The date of this festival is based on the lunar calendar and therefore changes every year, but it usually falls in November or late October.

When is Diwali 2021 and how is it celebrated?

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important holidays last for 5 days for Hindus and is often compared to Christmas in the West. In 2021, Diwali will be celebrated from November 2 to 6 with the main day of celebrations occurring on Thursday, November 4 all over the country.

What is Vaishnava Diwali and why is it celebrated?

Vaishnava families recite Hindu legends of the victory of good over evil and the return of hope after despair on the Diwali night, where the main characters may include Rama, Krishna, Vamana or one of the avatars of Vishnu, the divine husband of Lakshmi.

Who was the first president to celebrate Diwali at the White House?

Diwali was first celebrated in the White House by George W. Bush in 2003 and was given official status by the United States Congress in 2007. Barack Obama became the first president to personally attend Diwali at the White House in 2009. On the eve of his first visit to India as President of the United States,…