Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2027: date and muhurat

दीपावली (लक्ष्मी पूजा) 2027

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2027 is on 29 October 2027, Friday.

Lakshmi puja muhurat: 6:35 PM – 7:06 PM
Pradosh kaal: 5:39 PM – 8:13 PM
Vrishabha kaal (sthir lagna): 6:35 PM – 8:30 PM
Krishna Amavasya: 8:48 PM (28 Oct) to 7:06 PM

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) 2027?

Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2027 is on Friday, 29 October 2027.

What is the Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2027 puja muhurat?

For New Delhi - Lakshmi puja muhurat: 6:35 PM – 7:06 PM; Pradosh kaal: 5:39 PM – 8:13 PM; Vrishabha kaal (sthir lagna): 6:35 PM – 8:30 PM. Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2027 observed on 29 Oct?

The date follows the rule: Ashwin (amanta) Krishna Amavasya: tithi prevailing in Pradosh kaal (after sunset). In 2027 that is 29 October 2027, Friday (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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