Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
दीपावली (लक्ष्मी पूजा)
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Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
Sunday, 8 November 2026
76 days away
Amavasya prevails at pradosh kaal on Nov 8
About Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
Festival of lights; Lakshmi-Ganesha puja on Kartika Amavasya.
Significance
According to Hindu tradition, Diwali marks the return of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, and Lord Lakshmana to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and the victory over Ravana. The people of Ayodhya welcomed them by lighting rows of oil lamps, giving rise to the tradition of celebrating Diwali with lights.
The day is also dedicated to the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Many businesses begin a new financial year on this auspicious occasion.
Lakshmi Puja
Lakshmi Puja is the most important ritual of Diwali. During the evening, devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, seeking blessings for prosperity, wisdom, success, and good fortune. Homes and workplaces are illuminated with diyas to welcome positive energy and abundance.
Upcoming dates
- 2026Sunday, 8 November 2026NextAmavasya prevails at pradosh kaal on Nov 8
- 2027Friday, 29 October 2027Amavasya begins Oct 28, 20:48 IST and prevails at pradosh kaal Oct 29
- 2028Tuesday, 17 October 2028Amavasya begins Oct 17, 12:05 IST and prevails at pradosh kaal
Panchang on this day
Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Tithi
- Chaturdashi (Krishna)until 11:28 AM
- Nakshatra
- Swatiuntil 7:24 AM, Nov 9
- Yoga
- Ayushman
- Karana
- Shakuni
- Vara
- Ravivara
- Moon Rashi
- Tula
- Sun Rashi
- Tula
- Sunrise
- 6:38 AM
- Sunset
- 5:31 PM
- Moonrise
- 5:38 AM
- Moonset
- 4:38 PM
- Vikram Samvat
- VS 2083
- Masa (month) (Purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Masa (month) (Amanta)
- Ashwina