0 When is Diwali 2012?

Diwali Calendar

According to Hindu Calendar, the date of Diwali falls in either in October or November each year, depending on the cycle of the moon.

In 2012, Diwali is on Tuesday, November 13

Each year on the dawn of Ammavasya in the month Kartik the festival of Diwali is celebrated.

The festival actually runs for five days, beginning with Dhanteras, although the main celebrations happen on the third day.

Diwali 2012  November 13, 2012

11 November, 2012 - Dhanteras
12 November, 2012 - Choti Diwali / Kali Chaudas / Naraka Chaturdashi
13 November, 2012 - Main Deepavali / Baddi Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
14 November, 2012 - Padwa & Govardhan Puja / Pratipat
15 November, 2012 - Bhai Duj / Bhhaya Dooj / Bhai Beej