Festival
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026
Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Tithi
- Krishna Amavasya
- Tithi begins
- 8 Nov 11:29
- Tithi ends
- 9 Nov 12:32
- Pradosh kaal
- 17:31 – 19:55
- Lakshmi puja (Vrishabha lagna)
- 17:55 – 19:51
Times are for New Delhi. The date and muhurat for other cities are below.
About Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
Lakshmi puja on Kartik Amavasya welcomes prosperity; Ganesha is worshipped first.
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Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 in major cities
| City | Date | Muhurat |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 8 Nov Sun | 17:55 – 19:51 |
| Mumbai | 8 Nov Sun | 18:28 – 20:28 |
| Ahmedabad | 8 Nov Sun | 18:23 – 20:22 |
| Kolkata | 8 Nov Sun | 17:21 – 19:19 |
| Chennai | 8 Nov Sun | 18:08 – 20:10 |
| Bengaluru | 8 Nov Sun | 18:19 – 20:21 |
| Hyderabad | 8 Nov Sun | 18:08 – 20:08 |
| Pune | 8 Nov Sun | 18:25 – 20:25 |
| Jaipur | 8 Nov Sun | 18:03 – 20:00 |
| Lucknow | 8 Nov Sun | 17:44 – 19:40 |
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Open the puja guideFrequently asked questions
When is Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in 2026?
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) is on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
When does the tithi for Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 begin and end?
Krishna Amavasya begins on 8 Nov 11:29 and ends on 9 Nov 12:32 (New Delhi).
What is the Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 puja muhurat?
The muhurat in New Delhi is 17:55 – 19:51.