Diwali 2026 (दीपावली)
Festival of Lights
🪔 Puja Muhurat
| Occasion | Time (IST) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Lakshmi Puja Muhurat | 5:30 pm – 7:54 pm | Pradosh Kaal (dusk) window while Amavasya tithi is active — the classical time for Lakshmi Puja. Some Panchangs additionally look for a Sthir (fixed-sign) Lagna within this window for extra auspiciousness; that refinement is not computed here. |
About Diwali
Diwali (Deepavali), the Festival of Lights, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals across India and the Hindu diaspora worldwide. It falls on Kartik Amavasya (the new-moon night of the Kartik lunar month) and marks the victory of light over darkness and good over evil — commemorating Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile, and the day Goddess Lakshmi, deity of wealth and prosperity, is worshipped. Homes are lit with diyas (oil lamps) and decorated with rangoli, and families perform Lakshmi Puja in the evening seeking prosperity for the year ahead. Diwali is usually the third day of a broader 5-day festival period that also includes Dhanteras and Govardhan Puja.
Frequently Asked Questions
Diwali falls on Kartik Amavasya — the exact date shifts every year with the lunar calendar. See the computed date and Lakshmi Puja muhurat above.
It is the Pradosh Kaal (dusk) window while Amavasya tithi is active — the classical auspicious time for worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali night.
No — Diwali follows the lunar (Amanta) calendar, so its Gregorian date shifts by roughly 10-11 days each year, typically falling in October or November.
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