Diwali 2026 — Sunday 8 November
దీపావళి 2026
Karthika Bahula Amavasya · Deepavali / Festival of Lights / Lakshmi Puja · Lakshmi Puja Pradosh Muhurat 17:47 – 19:24 IST · Mahanishita Kaal 23:38 – 00:29 (Tantric Lakshmi worship) (Hyderabad)
Diwali 2026 (also called Deepavali / Festival of Lights / Lakshmi Puja) falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The most important pan-Hindu festival celebrating the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile (victory over Ravana). Also Lakshmi Puja for prosperity. Marks the brightest amavasya night with rows of lamps (Deepavali = "row of lights"). In 2026 Naraka Chaturdashi and Lakshmi Puja fall on the SAME day (Sunday 8 November) due to tithi kshaya. Primary observance: Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja at Pradosh / Mahanishita kaal, full-house deepa lighting (108 or more), bursting of crackers, new clothes, sweet distribution, Ankur (sprout) ritual, kuber yantra installation. Recommended muhurat: Lakshmi Puja Pradosh Muhurat 17:47 – 19:24 IST · Mahanishita Kaal 23:38 – 00:29 (Tantric Lakshmi worship) (Hyderabad).
Diwali 2026 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Sunday, 8 November 2026 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Karthika Bahula Amavasya |
| Primary Muhurat | Lakshmi Puja Pradosh Muhurat 17:47 – 19:24 IST · Mahanishita Kaal 23:38 – 00:29 (Tantric Lakshmi worship) (Hyderabad) |
| Alternative Names | Deepavali / Festival of Lights / Lakshmi Puja |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Diwali 2026
The most important pan-Hindu festival celebrating the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile (victory over Ravana). Also Lakshmi Puja for prosperity. Marks the brightest amavasya night with rows of lamps (Deepavali = "row of lights"). In 2026 Naraka Chaturdashi and Lakshmi Puja fall on the SAME day (Sunday 8 November) due to tithi kshaya.
Key Rituals on Diwali 2026
Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja at Pradosh / Mahanishita kaal, full-house deepa lighting (108 or more), bursting of crackers, new clothes, sweet distribution, Ankur (sprout) ritual, kuber yantra installation.
Diwali 2026 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Diwali 2026:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lakshmi-Ganesha idol set |
| 2 | New silver coins |
| 3 | Mango leaves toran |
| 4 | Red cloth for Devi |
| 5 | Akshat + kumkum + turmeric |
| 6 | Earthen lamps + sesame oil (108+) |
| 7 | Red hibiscus + lotus flowers |
| 8 | Tulasi + Bilva leaves |
| 9 | Coconut + bananas + pomegranate |
| 10 | Naivedyam: 56 bhog (or as feasible) |
| 11 | Camphor + ghee + dhoop |
| 12 | Kuber yantra + Sri yantra |
Regional Variations of Diwali 2026
Tamil Nadu: Deepavali = early morning oil bath + Naraka Chaturdashi (same day 8 Nov). AP/Telangana: Lakshmi Puja in evening + cracker bursting. North India: 5-day festival (Dhanteras 6 Nov, Naraka Chaturdashi + Diwali 8 Nov combined, Govardhan Puja 10 Nov, Bhai Dooj 11 Nov). Bengal: Kali Puja same day (Tantric). Maharashtra/Gujarat: Lakshmi puja + Padwa next day (new year for Gujaratis).