Location: Delhi · Timezone: Asia/Kolkata (GMT+5:30)
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) date and observance details are computed for this location by the BDA Panchang festival endpoint.
- Main date
- Sunday, 8 November 2026 (local date)
- Category
- Tithi Festival
- Deity or focus
- Lakshmi · Ganesha
Festival of lights. Lakshmi Puja performed during Pradosh Kaal on Kartik Amavasya. In the Hindu traditions described by the Hindu American Foundation, Diwali's lamps express the hope that understanding can dispel ignorance and that goodness can prevail. The Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art describes celebrations that welcome Lakshmi into homes and places of worship, associating her with abundance. Customs and origin stories differ between regions and communities; this is a Hindu festival explanation, not a single account of every tradition that celebrates at this time.
Explanation sources: Hindu American Foundation, Diwali; Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art, Diwali; Hindu American Foundation, Diwali Toolkit
Original attributed paraphrase. Source rights and scriptural authority: UNKNOWN. Dates and muhurat windows are calculated separately by BDA.
Observed dates in 2026
- Sunday, 8 November 2026 - Kartik Krishna Paksha, Tithi 15 (#30 of 30). Sunrise rule: pradosh. Tithi started at 11:28 am GMT+5:30 on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Computed muhurat windows
| Date | Window | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2026 | Lakshmi Puja Muhurat | 5:54 pm GMT+5:30 - 7:50 pm GMT+5:30 |
| 8 Nov 2026 | Pradosh Kaal | 5:31 pm GMT+5:30 - 7:55 pm GMT+5:30 |
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
When is Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in 2026?
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026 (Delhi Panchang reference; Asia/Kolkata).
Which deity is Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) dedicated to?
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) is observed for Lakshmi · Ganesha.
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