Panch Mahotsav 2024: The festival of Panch Mahotsav begins with the festival of Dhanteras. This year’s Panch Mahotsav event will last from October 29 to November 2. After Dhanteras on October 29, Narak Chaturdashi i.e. Chhoti Diwali will be celebrated on October 30. Next up is the grand and sacred festival of Diwali, which will be celebrated on October 31st. Annakoot or Govardhan Puja will be held on November 2. After this, Bhai-Dooj festival of brother and sister will be celebrated on 3rd November.
Dentras
In a sense, Diwali begins with Dhanteras. On this day, Mother Lakshmi is located in Pradoshkar and rises steadily. Lord Kuber and Lord Dhanwantali are worshiped. It is believed that by doing this at an auspicious time, Goddess Lakshmi will come to the house and after being satisfied with the ritual, she will stay there forever. On this day, by the grace of Mother Lakshmi, happiness and prosperity come to the home. People believe that shopping should also be done on this day. In this way, the family’s wealth will increase 13 times.
Hell Chaturdash
This year Narak Chaturdashi falls on October 30 and this festival is celebrated on the Chaturdashi day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. Narak Chaturdashi is also known by many other names. It is also known as Narak Chaudas, Roop Chaudas and Roop Chaturdashi. It is also known as Chhoti Diwali as it is celebrated before Diwali and on this day people worship Yamraj, the god of death. On this day, lamps are lit in the corners of every house to pray for protection from premature death.
diwali
The main festival of the 5-day Panch Mahotsav is Diwali, which is celebrated on October 31. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha take pleasure in worshiping them at the auspicious occasion as per the rituals to retain their blessings. People celebrate Dipotsav with full enthusiasm by lighting lamps.
Govardhan Puja
The puja held on the second day of Diwali is called Govardhan Puja. This tradition has continued for centuries. Every year, Govardhan Puja is held on the Pratipada day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik. During this period, Govardhan Parvat is made from cow dung outside the house and is worshiped by people. Worship of cows also has special significance in Govardhan Puja. On this day, Lord Krishna lifted a mountain with one finger and saved the people of Vrindavan from the wrath of Indra, the god of rain.
Baidugui
The last festival of Panch Mahotsav is Bhai Dooj. Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the second day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik. On this day, sisters apply tilak on the foreheads of their brothers to pray for their long life, happiness and prosperity.
