Diwali 2027 — Sunday 7 November
దీపావళి 2027
Karthika Bahula Amavasya · Deepavali / Festival of Lights · Lakshmi Puja Pradosh Muhurat 18:14 – 20:08 IST · Mahanishita Kaal 23:42 – 00:34 (Tantric Lakshmi worship) (Hyderabad)
Diwali 2027 (also called Deepavali / Festival of Lights) falls on Sunday, 7 November 2027. 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"). 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 18:14 – 20:08 IST · Mahanishita Kaal 23:42 – 00:34 (Tantric Lakshmi worship) (Hyderabad).
Diwali 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Sunday, 7 November 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Karthika Bahula Amavasya |
| Primary Muhurat | Lakshmi Puja Pradosh Muhurat 18:14 – 20:08 IST · Mahanishita Kaal 23:42 – 00:34 (Tantric Lakshmi worship) (Hyderabad) |
| Alternative Names | Deepavali / Festival of Lights |
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 2027
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").
Key Rituals on Diwali 2027
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 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Diwali 2027:
| # | 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 2027
Tamil Nadu: Deepavali = early morning oil bath + Naraka Chaturdashi the day before. AP/Telangana: Lakshmi Puja in evening + cracker bursting. North India: 5-day festival (Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj). Bengal: Kali Puja same day (Tantric). Maharashtra/Gujarat: Lakshmi puja + Padwa next day (new year for Gujaratis).