Deepavali Is Celebrated Throughout India On The 15th Day Of The Month Kartik (October/November) In The Hindu Calendar, A Lunisolar Calendar Which Is Based On The Positions Of Moon & Sun. It Falls On Amavasya (Ammavaasa), The New Moon Night, That Ends The Month Of Ashwina (Ashvin/Aasho/Aswayuja) And Begins The Month Of Kartika. The 5 Day Festival Begins On The 13th Day In The Dark Half Of Ashwin And Ends On The 2nd Day In The Bright Half Of Kartika. As The Calculation Is Primarily Based On The Moon, The Day Of Diwali Festival Varies In The Gregorian Calendar Between The 13th October And 14th November Every Year. It Can Also Differ By 1 Day, Depending On The Location In The World. For More Information On The Hindu Calendar And The Calculation Of The Days Of Deepavali, Please Refer To Wikipedia Or Here. Hindu Lunar Calendar The Indian Lunar Calendar (Diwali In The Religious Hindu Year) Regional Names Of The Days Of Deepavali/Diwali: Day 1: Dhanteras / Dhantheran / Dhantrayodashi / Dhanwantari Triodasi / Yamadeepdaan / Dhan Teyras Day 2: Choti Diwali / Kali Chaudas / Narak Chaturdashi Day 3: Main Deepavali / Baddi Diwali / Diwali Mela / Lakshmi Puja Day 4: Pratipat / Padwa Puja / Gudi Padwa / Govardhan Puja / Annakoot Day 5: Dvitiya / Bhai Duj / Bhhaya Dooj / Bhai Beej 24 October, 2011 - Dhanteras 25 October, 2011 - Choti Diwali / Kali Chaudas / Naraka Chaturdashi 26 October, 2011 - Main Deepavali / Baddi Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 27 October, 2011 - Padwa & Govardhan Puja / Pratipat 28 October, 2011 - Bhai Duj / Bhhaya Dooj / Bhai Beej More Links : History Diwali-Deepavali...!!! How Celebrate Diwali-Deepawali In India Diwali-Deepavali Is The Most Lighting India Festival calendar Diwali-deepavali 2011, Date Diwali 2011 Diwali Crackers,Diwali Firecrackers Diwali Recipes...!!!