Prepare to celebrate the Festival of Lights with our 5-day Diwali guide, detailing each day’s festivities from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj.

According to Hindu beliefs, Chitragupt Puja is observed every year on the Dwitiya Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik, which also coincides with Bhai Dooj. On this day, devotees worship Lord Chitragupt,

Diwali will be celebrated on Monday this year. The five-day festivities started with Dhanteras on Saturday, October 19. The Diwali celebrations will conclude with Bhai Dooj on Thursday, October 23.

Here's the list of all the festivals in the upcoming months along with the correct dates to celebrate them with your loved ones.

Interestingly, many people are still uncertain about the exact date and time of this year's Diwali celebrations.