Diwali 2024: Can we celebrate Diwali if there is a death in the family?

Diwali 2024: The festival of Diwali is celebrated every year on the day of Kartik Amavasya. This is a special festival of Hindu religion, which has been celebrated for ages. Diwali is a festival of lights, light and happiness. But it should be known under which circumstances you should not celebrate the festival of Diwali.

Many people have a question in their mind whether the festival of Diwali can be celebrated after a death in the family or not. So let us tell you that the rules from birth to death have been mentioned in our religious scriptures and we should follow these rules according to different circumstances. By following these rules the family remains free from problems.

Can we celebrate Diwali if there is a death in the family?

From the religious point of view, if there is a death in the family on the day of Diwali, the festival is not celebrated on that day. Because at this time, work like worship is prohibited. Because during this period there is the period of Sutak which ranges from 10 days to one month. While observing Sutak, the family should not celebrate festivals and the family should pray together for the peace of the soul of the deceased.

Whereas if a death occurs on Diwali, many families do not celebrate this festival for years. Because it is believed that if a family member dies during a festival, then that festival is considered invalid.

According to common belief, Diwali should not be celebrated on the day or year in which a family member dies. But it is said that if a new born is born in the family or a new bride arrives on the same day, then the festival can be celebrated again.

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