India, Oct. 20 -- Diwali is a significant occasion not just in India, but also in the United States and other parts of the globe as several Hindus have been residing there. While the the timing to celebrate Diwali may fluctuate due to time zones, but the date generally remains the same in all states. It will be primarily celebrated on October 20. In Chicago, Diwali will be commemorated on October 20.

Diwali is customarily observed on Amavasya Tithi, which this year will last until the morning of October 21. The Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in New York is scheduled to start on October 20 from 7:17 to 8:45 p.m.

The time on the Pacific Coast is 7:38 to 9:01 p.m., whereas in the Mountain Time Zone it is 4:40 to 6:41 p.m. In a significant move, nume...