Diwali is a five day Festival, this year the dates falls on following days as per Hindu Calendar
DHANTERAS: October 24, 2011 ¤The first day of Diwali is
called the Dhanteras, Dhanwantari Triodasi or Dhantryaodashi, which falls on
the thirteenthday of the month of Ashwin
CHOTI DIWALI: October 25, 2011 ¤The second day is called the
Narak Chaturdasi. It is the Choti Diwali celebration. On this day Lord Krishna
killed the demon Narakasur and made the world free from evil power.
DIWALI: October 26, 2011 ¤The third and the most
important day of Diwali (Deepavali) is marked with Lakshmi Puja. It is the main day of
celebration. On this day Goddess Laxmi is worshipped.
GOVERDHAN POOJA: October 27, 2011 ¤The fourth day of Diwali is
called Padwa or VarshaPratipada and Govardhan Puja, that marks the coronation
of King Vikramaditya and Vikaram-Samvat was started from this Padwa day. On
this day, Govardhan Pooja is performed.
BHAI DOOJ: October 28, 2011 ¤The fifth day of Diwali is
celebrated as Bhai Duj or Bhratri Dooj. This is the day after Goverdhan Pooja
is performed and normally two days after Diwali.