This year Deepawali is on Tuesday 13th November, 2012. A very large section of the Hindu society depends on astrology and adheres to the ideal time (muhurats) to perform the pujas and invest.

Diwali (also called Deepavali) is a joyous Hindu holiday that celebrates the triumph of good over evil and illuminates the homes and hearts of all who take part with hope and joy for the new year. Diwali, also known as The Festival of Lights is a five-day festival

1. Eakadashi
2. Vagh Baras
3. Dhan Terash
4. Kali Chaudash
5. Diwali

centered on family and community marked with lights, prayer, fireworks, delicious feasts, street fairs and music. End of the five days Hindu New Year start. 

Pushya Nakshtra गुरुपुष्यामृत

Pushya Nakshtra on Tuesday November, 6, 2012. Ausicious for gold and silver purchase.

Rama Eakadashi Aasho Vad Ekadashi And Vagh Baras
(आसो वद एकादशी & वाघ बारश)

Rama Eakadashi आसो वद एकादशी and वाघ बारश on Saturday November 10  2012.

Dhan Terash- Laxmi Pooja Celebration

Nakshtra and Date: आसो वद 12 - Sunday November 11 2012

Muhrat Time:

1. 8:30 AM - 12:40 PM (11 Nov)
   
2. 2:20 PM - 03:40 PM (11 Nov)
3. 07:10 PM  - 10:50 PM (11 Nov)
4. 2.30 PM - 03:40 PM (11 Nov)

Kali Chaudash-Kali Pooja– Yantra Pooja

Date and Nakshtra: आसो वद (aaso vad)  13 Monday November 12 2012.

Muhrat Time::   After 12.39 PM on November 12, 2012

Deepavali - Lakshmi Pooja-Sharda-Chopada Poojan

Chopda Puja during Diwali is performed mainly in western parts of India. Chopda Poojan date is tuesday  November 13 2012. Diwali is the last day of financial year in traditional Hindu business and Chopda Pujan is performed on the day on the new account books. This ritual is also known as Muhurat Puja.

This puja is basically performed by the Hindu business community in Gujarat, Rajashtan and Maharashtra. All account books are kept for puja on the day and blessing is sought from Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha.

In the new account books, people write Subh Labh and draw the sign of Swastik. In some regions, Chopda Puja is also performed along with Kuber Puja.

Date and Nakshtra: आसो वद 30 अमावास्या, Tuesday November 13 2012

Muhrat Time:

1. 9:50 AM - 01:40 PM (13 Nov)
   
2. 3:20 PM - 06:15 PM (13 Nov)
3. 6:15 PM  - 06:50 PM (13 Nov)
4. 7.40 PM - 09:05 PM (13 Nov)
5. 10:50 PM - 12:45 AM (14 Nov)
6. 12:45 AM - 3-30 AM (14 Nov)
7. 6-00 AM - 6:30 AM (14 Nov)

New Year/Bhai Bij

Date and Nakshtra: Vikram Samvat 2069 kartik sud Ekam, Bij

New Year

Date and Nakshtra: New Year November 14  2012 , Wednesday ववक्रम संवत २०६५ कार्तकि सूद १

Anna Kut, Govardhan Pooja, Bali Pooja

Bhai Bij - भाई बीज - यम तृतीया

 भाई बीज यम तृतीया Thursday 15th November 2012

Labh Pancham-Gnan Panchami

ऱाभ पांचम ज्ञान पंचमी , कारतक सूद 5 , Sunday November 18 2012

Tulsi Vivah देव ददवाऱी पुर्णिमा ,तुऱसी वववाह

 तुऱसी वववाह starts Nov 24 2012 - Ekadashi –Nov 24 Poornima

(Auspicious times calculated as per Atlanta sunrise time) You can adjust timing as per sun rice at your city or state.