90% of people are unaware that one small act on Diwali night can change their fortune, claims a report. This year, Diwali falls. The new moon (Amavasya) lasts from 3 PM on to 5 PM. Astrologers consider the most auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja. The report suggests remembering ancestors and donating their favorite items to the needy on this day. This act is believed to bring peace to ancestors and improve one's horoscope. The darkest night of Diwali is seen as a time when blessings from ancestors can directly reach people, potentially unblocking stalled work and changing one's destiny. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 02:28 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 90% of people are unaware that one small act on Diwali night can change their fortune, claims a report
- This year, Diwali falls on 20 Oct 2023
- The new moon (Amavasya) lasts from 3:44 PM on 20 Oct to 5:43 PM on 21 Oct