Diwali 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8, 2026, which is the Kartika Amavasya day. Lakshmi Puja, the main ritual of the festival, is performed in the evening of the same day. The five day festival begins with Dhanteras on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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When is Diwali 2026?
What is the Lakshmi Puja muhurat on Diwali 2026?
Lakshmi Puja is performed in the evening during Pradosh Kaal on November 8, 2026. For Delhi, the muhurat is roughly 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM. Timings differ from city to city, so check your local panchang or temple calendar before the puja.
When is Dhanteras 2026?
Dhanteras 2026 falls on Friday, November 6, 2026, two days before Diwali. It marks the start of the five day Diwali festival. People buy gold, silver, utensils and other valuables on this day and worship Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi for health and prosperity.
What are the five days of Diwali 2026?
The five days are Dhanteras on November 6, Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) on November 8, Diwali with Lakshmi Puja on November 8, Govardhan Puja on November 10, and Bhai Dooj on November 11, as per Drik Panchang for India. Naraka Chaturdashi and Diwali fall on the same day this year.
Why is Diwali celebrated?
Diwali is the festival of lights and celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It marks Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile, and families also worship Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and happiness. Homes are cleaned, lit with diyas and decorated with rangoli.
