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Diwali Festival in Uttar Pradesh


Introduction to the Diwali Festival in Uttar Pradesh

Diwali Festival in Uttar PradeshThe festival of Diwali is celebrated with a great deal of exultation and exuberance throughout the country. The state of Uttar Pradesh shares the joy and excitement. There is no dearth of pomp and grandeur in the celebration of Diwali. It manifests the vibrant culture of the state.


Description of the Diwali Festival in Uttar Pradesh

Diwali is celebrated for five days like the rest of the country in Uttar Pradesh.

On the first day, it is Dhanteras which is celebrated with ardor and enthusiasm. Rangoli adorns the floors of the cleaned houses. The people of the state make it a point to purchase either gold or silver or some utensil as a token of the good luck that will visit the family. Diyas are lit and Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped with great devotion.


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The second day is Narak Chaturdasi better known as Choti Diwali. On this day, lamps are lit, crackers are burst, Ram and lakshmi are worshipped, devotional songs are sung, aarati is performed but all the celebrations are all mellowed down.

This is the most important day when the festivities reach a high level. The homecoming of Lord Rama from exile is celebrated with great merriment. Many people observe fast. Ram Lila performances on this day are very enjoyable.

On the fourth day, Govardhan Puja is performed and Annakoot is celebrated. A large number of dishes are prepared and offered to Lord Krishna which is later consumed by the people as Bhog. The fifth day is celebrated as Bhai Dooj. Sisters put tika on the foreheads of their brothers and pray for their well being.

On the occasion of Diwali, illuminated earthen lamps are floated on the River Ganges in Benaras. If you witness this splendid sight it is sure to remain etched in your minds forever.

Time for celebrating the Diwali Festival in Uttar Pradesh

Diwali is celebrated in the second half of the last month Ashwayuja in the Hindu calendar. It falls either in the month of October or November.


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Festival Name Festivals Day/Date
Rajyotsava Day 1 Nov, Friday
Dhante ras 1 Nov, Friday
Parumala Perunnal 2 Nov, Saturday
Kalidas Festival 2 Nov, Saturday
Diwali 3 Nov, Sunday
Lax mi Puja 3 Nov, Sunday
Kalpathi Ratholsavam 3-15 Nov, Sunday(Starting)
Govardhan Puja 4 Nov, Monday
Vikram New Year 4 Nov, Monday
Bh aiya Dooj 5 Nov, Tuesday
Dala Chhath 8 Nov, Friday
Ganga Mahotsav 13 - 16 Nov, Wednesday-Saturday
Shamlaji Fair 13 - 17 Nov, Wednesday-Sunday
Nehru Jayanti 14 Nov, Thursday
Children's Day 14 Nov, Thursday
World Diabetes Day 14 Nov, Thursday
Muharram 14 Nov, Thursday
Tulsi Vivah 14 Nov, Thursday
Bateshwar Fair 15 - 21 Nov, Friday(Starting)
Chandrabhaga Fair 16 - 18 Nov, Saturday-Monday
Guru Nanak Jayanti 17 Nov, Sunday
Vautha Fair 17-18 Nov, Sunday-Monday
Maharani Laxmi Bai Birth Anniversary 19 Nov, Tuesday
Majuli Festival 21 - 24 Nov, Thursday-Sunday
Ngada Festival November
Aanvla Navami November
Lili Parikrama Fair November
Bada Osha November
Dadri Cattle Fair November
Kolayat Fair November
Kolhaiya Mela November
Kundri Mela November
Seng Kut Snem November
Puri Beach Festival November
Renuka Fair November
Sonepur Mela November
Nimar Utsav November
Lucknow Festival November
Chandigarh Carnival November
Ningol Chakouba November
Ka Pomblang Nongkrem November
Kurukshetra Festival November
Lavi Fair November
Mati Puja November
Mondei Festival November
Nongkrem Dance Festival November
Parab Tribal Festival November
Thalfavang Kut November
Godachi fair November
Shilpo utsav (Noida) November
Tokhu Emong November
Jhiri Mela November