Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026: date and muhurat

दीपावली (लक्ष्मी पूजा) 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 is on 8 November 2026, Sunday.

Lakshmi puja muhurat: 5:54 PM – 7:50 PM
Pradosh kaal: 5:31 PM – 8:08 PM
Vrishabha kaal (sthir lagna): 5:54 PM – 7:50 PM
Krishna Amavasya: 11:28 AM to 12:32 PM (9 Nov)

What it is and how it is observed

Diwali, on Kartika Amavasya, is the festival of lights. Lakshmi and Ganesha are worshipped in the evening - in Pradosh kaal, preferably in the fixed (sthir) Vrishabha lagna so that prosperity stays - and homes are lit with diyas.

How the date is fixed

Ashwin (amanta) Krishna Amavasya: tithi prevailing in Pradosh kaal (after sunset).

Frequently asked questions

When is Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026?

Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November 2026.

What is the Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 puja muhurat?

For New Delhi - Lakshmi puja muhurat: 5:54 PM – 7:50 PM; Pradosh kaal: 5:31 PM – 8:08 PM; Vrishabha kaal (sthir lagna): 5:54 PM – 7:50 PM. Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 observed on 8 Nov?

The date follows the rule: Ashwin (amanta) Krishna Amavasya: tithi prevailing in Pradosh kaal (after sunset). In 2026 that is 8 November 2026, Sunday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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