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Local Lakshmi Puja timings for six cities.
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Diwali Muhurat Finder 2026
Choose the city where Lakshmi Puja will be performed. The recommended time is local to that city—not a conversion from India time.
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November 8, 2026Sunday • Lakshmi Puja
Pradosh Kaal
Evening period after local sunset.
Vrishabha Kaal
Fixed-lagna window used for the primary timing.
Amavasya Tithi
Important: Panchang dates and timings vary by location, tradition and calculation method. Confirm with a trusted regional Panchang or priest when ritual precision matters.
Five-day celebration
Diwali 2026 Festival Calendar
The Diwali season brings together purification, light, prosperity, gratitude and family bonds. Dates below follow the supplied India-reference festival calendar.
The festive cycle begins with worship associated with Dhanvantari and Lakshmi, cleaning, lamps and useful or auspicious purchases.
Kali Chaudas
Observed regionally before Diwali with traditions centered on protection and the removal of negativity.
Diwali & Lakshmi Puja
Homes glow with diyas and rangoli as families perform Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja, exchange sweets and celebrate the victory of light over darkness.
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Krishna’s protection of the people of Braj is remembered with Annakut offerings and gratitude for nature’s abundance.
The Diwali cycle concludes with blessings, tilak and family gatherings celebrating the bond between siblings.
Beyond Diwali
Major Hindu Festivals in 2026
Explore selected dates across the year. Hindu observances depend on tithi, location and tradition; use these India-reference dates for planning and confirm local timings.
January
- Makar Sankranti / Pongal
- Vasant Panchami
February
- Maha Shivaratri
March
- Holi
- Chaitra Navratri begins
- Rama Navami
April
- Hanuman Jayanti
- Akshaya Tritiya
May
- Buddha Purnima
- Ganga Dussehra
June
- Nirjala Ekadashi
- Vat Purnima
July
- Jagannath Ratha Yatra
- Guru Purnima
August
- Onam
- Raksha Bandhan
September
- Krishna Janmashtami
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Ganesh Visarjan
October
- Sharad Navratri begins
- Dussehra
- Karwa Chauth
November
- Diwali / Lakshmi Puja
- Chhath Puja
- Kartik Purnima
December
- Vivah Panchami
- Gita Jayanti
Panchang planning
2026 Hindu Calendar & Auspicious Dates
Shortlist source-provided dates for Vivah or Griha Pravesh. A calendar date is not a complete muhurta: tithi, nakshatra, lagna, local sunrise and family tradition can affect suitability.
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Celebrate meaningfully
Diwali Traditions, Wishes and Stories
Diwali is expressed through worship, hospitality, food, art and generosity. Explore the practices that make the Festival of Lights personal across homes and regions.
Rangoli & Diyas
Color, pattern and lamplight welcome guests and symbolize hope, beauty and the victory of light.
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Lakshmi Puja
Prepare a clean worship space with diya, flowers, incense, sweets and offerings according to family tradition.
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Share Festive Joy
Send warm wishes, exchange sweets and reconnect with family, friends, neighbors and colleagues.
Helpful answers
Diwali 2026 FAQ
Use dates for planning and local Panchang information for exact observance.
When is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are shown on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in the supplied 2026 calendar. Because tithi boundaries are location-sensitive, check the local Panchang for your city.
Why does the Diwali Muhurat change by city?
The primary puja window uses local sunset, Pradosh Kaal, Amavasya Tithi and its overlap with Vrishabha Lagna. That is why simply converting an India time is not sufficient.
What are the main days of Diwali 2026?
The supplied calendar lists Dhanteras on November 6, Kali Chaudas on November 7, Diwali and Lakshmi Puja on November 8, Govardhan Puja on November 9, and Bhai Dooj on November 11.
Can the Hindu festival dates differ outside India?
Yes. A tithi may begin or end on another civil date in a different time zone. Regional customs, Amanta or Purnimanta month conventions, and Panchang calculation methods can also affect the observed date.