Diwali falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The main Lakshmi Puja muhurat in New Delhi is 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM IST, within Pradosh Kaal, 5:31 PM to 8:09 PM. The five-day festival of Diwali begins with Dhanteras on Friday, 6th November, 2026, and ends with Bhai Dooj on Wednesday, 11th November, 2026.
Every year, the festival of light is celebrated with great enthusiasm. On this day, people worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi together on the auspicious muhurat. This festival celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile.
Know the auspicious city-wise timings, Amavasya tithi and the correct way to perform the Lakshmi puja.
When Is Diwali In 2026? Tithi And Shubh Muhurat
According to Drik Panchang, Diwali falls on Kartik Amavasya. This year it will be celebrated on 8th October. Here are the auspicious timings:
Event | Timings |
Pradosh Kaal | 05:31 PM to 08:09 PM |
Vrishabha Kaal | 05:54 PM to 07:50 PM |
Amavasya Tithi Begins | 11:27 AM on Nov 08, 2026 |
Amavasya Tithi Ends | 12:31 PM on Nov 09, 2026 |
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat | 05:54 PM to 07:50 PM |
Note: Check your local panchang calendar to know the exact timings based on your city.
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City-Wise Lakshmi Puja Muhurat For Diwali 2026
Lakshmi Puja is performed in the evening during Pradosh Kaal, roughly the first two and a half hours after sunset, ideally while the fixed (Sthir) Vrishabha lagna is rising.
Worship during a fixed lagna is believed to make Goddess Lakshmi's blessings stay in the home. Here is the city-wise Lakshmi puja muhurat timings according to Drik Panchang:
City | Time |
Pune | 06:24 PM to 08:24 PM |
New Delhi | 05:54 PM to 07:50 PM |
Chennai | 06:07 PM to 08:09 PM |
Jaipur | 06:03 PM to 07:59 PM |
Hyderabad | 06:07 PM to 08:08 PM |
Gurgaon | 05:55 PM to 07:51 PM |
Chandigarh | 05:52 PM to 07:46 PM |
Kolkata | 05:20 PM to 07:18 PM |
Mumbai | 06:27 PM to 08:27 PM |
Bengaluru | 06:17 PM to 08:20 PM |
Ahmedabad | 06:22 PM to 08:20 PM |
Noida | 05:54 PM to 07:49 PM |
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Step-By-Step Lakshmi Puja Vidhi At Home For Diwali
Here are a few steps that you can follow while performing the Lakshmi Puja at home:
1. During the evening puja, Sprinkle Gangajal around the house and puja area.
2. Place a red cloth on a raised wooden stool in the north-east (Ishan) or east.
3. In the centre of the chowki, place the new idol of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, with pictures of Lord Kuber and Goddess Saraswati. Place a kalash (water, betel nut, coin, mango leaves, coconut), a silver/copper coin, account books, and the key of the safe on the puja altar too.
4. Invoke divine energies with simple mantras like Om Shreem Hreem Shree Mahalaxmiyei Namah.
5. Offer kheer, lotus flowers, batasha, coriander seeds and a silver coin.
6. Then perform deepdam by lighting 13 or 26 lamps starting from the puja room to outer entrances.
7. Keep the main door open or lit with lamps at night for Goddess Lakshmi's arrival.
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5 Essential Samagri Items You Cannot Miss For Lakshmi Puja
Here are the five essential items that you need while conducting the Lakshmi puja that you cannot miss:
Item | Significance |
Lotus Flowers (Kamal Gatta) | Signifies purity and pleases Mahalakshmi. |
Coriander Seeds (Sabut Dhania) | Symbol of wealth retention. |
Khel-Batasha | Symbol of harvest celebration. |
Earthen Diyas & Mustard Oil/Ghee | Used for illumination and dispelling negativity. |
Silver Coin (Sikka) | Features Lakshmi-Ganesha impression; attracts prosperity and auspiciousness. |
FAQs
1. What is the exact date of Diwali 2026?
Diwali will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8, 2026, as the Amavasya Tithi coincides with Pradosh Kaal on this evening.
2. Why is Lakshmi Puja done during Pradosh Kaal?
Pradosh Kaal begins after sunset and lasts for approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes. Performing Lakshmi Puja during this time when Vrishabha Lagna prevails is believed to bring stable wealth to households.