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Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 · दिवाली / लक्ष्मी पूजा
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November 2026 (Kartik Amavasya). Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates Rama's return to Ayodhya and the worship of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity.
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Significance
Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates Rama's return to Ayodhya and the worship of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity. Homes are lit with diyas and rangoli, and the Lakshmi-Ganesh puja is performed in the pradosh-amavasya window.
How Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) is observed · कैसे मनाएँ
Lakshmi-Ganesh puja at pradosh, diyas and rangoli, fireworks and sweets.
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 — quick facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, 8 November 2026 |
| Tithi (lunar) | Kartik Amavasya |
| Type | Major festival |
| Countdown | In 86 days |
Lakshmi–Ganesh Puja — samagri checklist · सामग्री
- Murti or picture of Lakshmi and Ganesha
- Chowki (small wooden seat) + red cloth
- Kalash with water, mango leaves and a coconut
- Diyas (11/21/51) + cotton wicks + til or ghee oil
- Roli/kumkum, haldi, akshat (unbroken rice)
- Paan leaves, supari, cloves, cardamom
- Flowers and garland (marigold)
- Mithai + kheel-batasha
- Dhoop/agarbatti + camphor
- Coins (for Lakshmi puja) + a new account book if opening one
- Fruits + panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar)
Common North-Indian practice — your family or regional tradition takes precedence, and a simpler thali offered with shraddha is always enough. Print this page for the shopping trip.
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) — Pradosh / Lakshmi-puja window in your city (IST)
| City | Pradosh / Lakshmi-puja window |
|---|---|
| Delhi, Delhi NCR | 5:31 pm–7:55 pm |
| Mumbai, Maharashtra | 6:02 pm–8:26 pm |
| Bengaluru, Karnataka | 5:51 pm–8:15 pm |
| Hyderabad, Telangana | 5:41 pm–8:05 pm |
| Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 5:40 pm–8:04 pm |
| Kolkata, West Bengal | 4:55 pm–7:19 pm |
| Pune, Maharashtra | 5:58 pm–8:22 pm |
| Ahmedabad, Gujarat | 5:58 pm–8:22 pm |
| Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | 5:19 pm–7:43 pm |
| Jaipur, Rajasthan | 5:39 pm–8:03 pm |
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Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 — common questions
When is Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in 2026?
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026, on Kartik Amavasya.
What is the significance of Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)?
Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates Rama's return to Ayodhya and the worship of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity. Homes are lit with diyas and rangoli, and the Lakshmi-Ganesh puja is performed in the pradosh-amavasya window.
How is Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) observed?
Lakshmi-Ganesh puja at pradosh, diyas and rangoli, fireworks and sweets. Regional customs vary; dates here follow the North-Indian (Delhi) panchang.
Which tithi is Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) on?
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) is observed on Kartik Amavasya. Because Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, the Gregorian date shifts each year.