The Mukti Pandit Mahasabha has officially declared October 20 as the correct date for celebrating both Diwali and Payashraddha, effectively ending the ongoing debate over festival timing.

During a press meet, the organization clarified that the auspicious period begins at 3:23 PM on October 20. This timing, they explained, aligns with traditional scriptures and astrological calculations. Consequently, devotees can perform rituals with full spiritual merit.

Furthermore, the Mahasabha strongly advised against celebrating Diwali on October 21. Their analysis revealed that Amavasya on that day lasts only 14 minutes, which is insufficient for conducting sacred rituals. They warned that observing Diwali on October 21 would violate scriptural norms.

To reach this conclusion, religious scholars

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