Diwali 2026
Diwali Lakshmi Puja muhurat 2026
The main night of Diwali. Lakshmi and Ganesh are worshipped on the Amavasya evening, in the window just after sunset when a fixed sign is rising.
Sunday, 8 November 2026
6:24 PM – 8:22 PM
Pradosh Kaal with Vrishabha (Sthir) Lagna
All windows
- 6:24 PM – 8:22 PM Pradosh Kaal with Vrishabha (Sthir) Lagna Best
- 5:58 PM – 8:32 PM Pradosh Kaal
- 11:58 PM – 9 Nov, 12:49 AM Mahanishita Kaal (midnight)
- 9 Nov, 12:52 AM – 3:02 AM Simha (Sthir) Lagna
Checked and cleared
- Rahu Kaal4:34 PM – 5:58 PM, does not touch any window
- Yamaganda12:23 PM – 1:47 PM, does not touch any window
- Gulika Kaal3:11 PM – 4:34 PM, does not touch any window
- BhadraNot present on this day
Amavasya runs from 8 Nov, 11:27 AM to 9 Nov, 12:31 PM. Amavasya touches Pradosh Kaal on this day only.
Lakshmi Puja muhurat 2026 by city
| City | Date | Best muhurat (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | Sun, 8 Nov | 6:24 PM – 8:22 PM |
| Mumbai | Sun, 8 Nov | 6:28 PM – 8:28 PM |
| Delhi | Sun, 8 Nov | 5:55 PM – 7:51 PM |
| Bengaluru | Sun, 8 Nov | 6:19 PM – 8:20 PM |
| Kolkata | Sun, 8 Nov | 5:21 PM – 7:19 PM |
| Chennai | Sun, 8 Nov | 6:08 PM – 8:09 PM |
| Hyderabad | Sun, 8 Nov | 6:08 PM – 8:10 PM |
| Pune | Sun, 8 Nov | 6:25 PM – 8:25 PM |
| Surat | Sun, 8 Nov | 6:25 PM – 8:23 PM |
| Jaipur | Sun, 8 Nov | 6:03 PM – 8:01 PM |
| Dubai | Sun, 8 Nov | 5:58 PM – 7:56 PM |
| London | Sun, 8 Nov | 4:35 PM – 6:13 PM |
| New York | Sun, 8 Nov | 5:04 PM – 6:52 PM |
| Toronto | Sun, 8 Nov | 5:17 PM – 7:03 PM |
| Singapore | Sun, 8 Nov | 7:20 PM – 9:13 PM |
| Sydney | Sun, 8 Nov | 8:05 PM – 9:33 PM |
Why the puja is done after sunset
Lakshmi Puja belongs to the Amavasya of the Ashwin month, and it is observed on the evening when Amavasya is present during Pradosh Kaal. Pradosh is the first fifth of the night, roughly two and a half hours from sunset. This is why the puja is an evening ritual in every region.
Why Vrishabha Lagna is preferred
Within Pradosh, families wait for a fixed sign to rise. Vrishabha is the fixed sign that rises in the evening at this time of year, and the overlap of Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha Lagna is taken as the best window. Those who keep a midnight puja use Mahanishita Kaal, and Simha Lagna gives a second fixed-sign window late at night.
How the puja is done
- Light the lamps at the entrance before the muhurat begins.
- Set the altar with Ganesh on the left and Lakshmi on the right, on a red cloth.
- Begin with Ganesh puja, then Lakshmi puja, within the best window.
- Offer new coins, sweets and the account books if you keep them at home.
- Close with aarti and keep one lamp burning through the night.
Questions people ask
What is the Lakshmi Puja muhurat on Diwali 2026?
In Ahmedabad, Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, 8 November 2026 and the best muhurat is 6:24 PM to 8:22 PM. Choose your city above for local timings.
How long does Amavasya last on Diwali 2026?
In Ahmedabad, Amavasya runs from 8 Nov, 11:27 AM to 9 Nov, 12:31 PM.
Can Lakshmi Puja be done outside Vrishabha Lagna?
Yes. The whole of Pradosh Kaal is suitable. Vrishabha Lagna within Pradosh is the preferred part of it.
Is the muhurat different outside India?
Yes. It follows your local sunset, so the time is different in every city, and sometimes the date is too.
Family and regional customs can differ, so confirm with your family priest where in doubt.