Diwali — Lakshmi Puja
दीपावली
The festival of lights with Mahalakshmi and Ganesh puja.
- Date
- Sun, 8 November 2026
- Tithi
- Amavasya
- Paksha
- Krishna
- Hindu Month
- Kartik
- Nakshatra
- Chitra
- Yoga
- Vaidhriti
- Karana
- Chatushpada
- Vikram Samvat
- VS 2083
- Muhurat
- 06:24 PM – 08:20 PM (Pradosh, Sthir Lagna)
- Duration
- 1 Day
About this observance
On Kartik Amavasya homes are lit with diyas, rangoli is drawn and Mahalakshmi, Ganesha and Kuber are worshipped in the pradosh and sthir lagna muhurat; businesses perform Chopda Pujan.
Importance
The most important night of the Hindu year for wealth, light and new beginnings.
History
Marks Ramas return to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile.
Mythological story
Ayodhya lit rows of lamps to welcome Rama, Sita and Lakshmana home after Ravanas defeat.
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