Diwali 2026
Diwali, or Deepavali, in 2026: the Lakshmi Puja day and its pradoṣa time for your city, from the Amāvasyā that ends Āśvina.
Diwali in Delhi
Sunday, 8 November
Diwali is in 21 days. In Delhi, the Amāvasyā holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday, with Lakshmi Puja at that pradoṣa.
The texts give pradoṣa on the Amāvasyā as the time, and no fixed-lagna muhurat. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Diwali in Mumbai
Sunday, 8 November
Diwali is in 21 days. In Mumbai, the Amāvasyā holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday, with Lakshmi Puja at that pradoṣa.
The texts give pradoṣa on the Amāvasyā as the time, and no fixed-lagna muhurat. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Ashwin (amanta) / Kartika (purnimanta), AmavasyaDiwali in Kolkata
Sunday, 8 November
Diwali is in 21 days. In Kolkata, the Amāvasyā holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday, with Lakshmi Puja at that pradoṣa.
The texts give pradoṣa on the Amāvasyā as the time, and no fixed-lagna muhurat. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Ashwin (amanta) / Kartika (purnimanta), AmavasyaDiwali in Chennai
Sunday, 8 November
Diwali is in 21 days. In Chennai, the Amāvasyā holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday, with Lakshmi Puja at that pradoṣa.
The texts give pradoṣa on the Amāvasyā as the time, and no fixed-lagna muhurat. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Ashwin (amanta) / Kartika (purnimanta), AmavasyaDiwali in Bengaluru
Sunday, 8 November
Diwali is in 21 days. In Bengaluru, the Amāvasyā holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday, with Lakshmi Puja at that pradoṣa.
The texts give pradoṣa on the Amāvasyā as the time, and no fixed-lagna muhurat. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Ashwin (amanta) / Kartika (purnimanta), AmavasyaDiwali in Hyderabad
Sunday, 8 November
Diwali is in 21 days. In Hyderabad, the Amāvasyā holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday, with Lakshmi Puja at that pradoṣa.
The texts give pradoṣa on the Amāvasyā as the time, and no fixed-lagna muhurat. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Ashwin (amanta) / Kartika (purnimanta), AmavasyaDiwali in Ahmedabad
Sunday, 8 November
Diwali is in 21 days. In Ahmedabad, the Amāvasyā holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday, with Lakshmi Puja at that pradoṣa.
The texts give pradoṣa on the Amāvasyā as the time, and no fixed-lagna muhurat. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Ashwin (amanta) / Kartika (purnimanta), AmavasyaDiwali in Pune
Sunday, 8 November
Diwali is in 21 days. In Pune, the Amāvasyā holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday, with Lakshmi Puja at that pradoṣa.
The texts give pradoṣa on the Amāvasyā as the time, and no fixed-lagna muhurat. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Ashwin (amanta) / Kartika (purnimanta), AmavasyaDiwali in Jaipur
Sunday, 8 November
Diwali is in 21 days. In Jaipur, the Amāvasyā holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday, with Lakshmi Puja at that pradoṣa.
The texts give pradoṣa on the Amāvasyā as the time, and no fixed-lagna muhurat. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Ashwin (amanta) / Kartika (purnimanta), AmavasyaDiwali in Lucknow
Sunday, 8 November
Diwali is in 21 days. In Lucknow, the Amāvasyā holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday, with Lakshmi Puja at that pradoṣa.
The texts give pradoṣa on the Amāvasyā as the time, and no fixed-lagna muhurat. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Ashwin (amanta) / Kartika (purnimanta), AmavasyaDiwali in London
Sunday, 8 November
Diwali is in 22 days. In London, the Amāvasyā holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Sunday, with Lakshmi Puja at that pradoṣa.
The texts give pradoṣa on the Amāvasyā as the time, and no fixed-lagna muhurat. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Ashwin (amanta) / Kartika (purnimanta), AmavasyaDiwali in New York City
Sunday, 8 November
Diwali is in 22 days. In New York City, the Amāvasyā holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Sunday, with Lakshmi Puja at that pradoṣa.
The texts give pradoṣa on the Amāvasyā as the time, and no fixed-lagna muhurat. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Ashwin (amanta) / Kartika (purnimanta), AmavasyaDiwali in Toronto
Sunday, 8 November
Diwali is in 22 days. In Toronto, the Amāvasyā holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Sunday, with Lakshmi Puja at that pradoṣa.
The texts give pradoṣa on the Amāvasyā as the time, and no fixed-lagna muhurat. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Ashwin (amanta) / Kartika (purnimanta), AmavasyaDiwali in Sydney
Sunday, 8 November
Diwali is in 21 days. In Sydney, the Amāvasyā holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday, with Lakshmi Puja at that pradoṣa.
The texts give pradoṣa on the Amāvasyā as the time, and no fixed-lagna muhurat. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Ashwin (amanta) / Kartika (purnimanta), AmavasyaDiwali in Dubai
Sunday, 8 November
Diwali is in 21 days. In Dubai, the Amāvasyā holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday, with Lakshmi Puja at that pradoṣa.
The texts give pradoṣa on the Amāvasyā as the time, and no fixed-lagna muhurat. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Ashwin (amanta) / Kartika (purnimanta), AmavasyaDiwali in Singapore
Sunday, 8 November
Diwali is in 21 days. In Singapore, the Amāvasyā holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday, with Lakshmi Puja at that pradoṣa.
The texts give pradoṣa on the Amāvasyā as the time, and no fixed-lagna muhurat. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
The five days of Diwali 2026
Delhi time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Fri 6 Nov | TrayodaśīFri 10:31 – Sat 10:48 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 17:31 – 20:08 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Friday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Sun 8 Nov | CaturdaśīSat 10:48 – Sun 11:28 | Oil bath before sunrise 05:37 – 06:39Lamps at pradoṣa 17:30 – 20:08 The Caturdaśī is current at Sunday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 Its lamps are still given that evening, though the Caturdaśī has ended. DS p. 76 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Sun 8 Nov | AmāvasyāSun 11:28 – Mon 12:32 | Pradoṣa 17:30 – 20:08 The Amāvasyā is current at Sunday’s pradoṣa. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Tue 10 NovNirṇaya-sindhu: Mon 9 Nov | PratipadāMon 12:32 – Tue 14:00 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:40 – 08:50Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Tuesday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Wed 11 Nov | DvitīyāTue 14:00 – Wed 15:53 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:09 – 15:19 The Dvitīyā covers the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Wednesday. DS p. 79 |
How the day is chosen
Diwali is the Amāvasyā current at pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset, when Lakshmi is worshipped. When the Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of the next night, the later day is taken (Tithi-tattva). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Sunday or Monday in Delhi
Delhi timeIn Delhi, the Amāvasyā runs from Sun 11:28 to Mon 12:32: it holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2026
Mumbai time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Fri 6 Nov | TrayodaśīFri 10:31 – Sat 10:48 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 18:01 – 20:34 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Friday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Sun 8 Nov | CaturdaśīSat 10:48 – Sun 11:28 | Oil bath before sunrise 05:41 – 06:43Lamps at pradoṣa 18:01 – 20:33 The Caturdaśī is current at Sunday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 Its lamps are still given that evening, though the Caturdaśī has ended. DS p. 76 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Sun 8 Nov | AmāvasyāSun 11:28 – Mon 12:32 | Pradoṣa 18:01 – 20:33 The Amāvasyā is current at Sunday’s pradoṣa. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Tue 10 NovNirṇaya-sindhu: Mon 9 Nov | PratipadāMon 12:32 – Tue 14:00 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:44 – 08:59Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Tuesday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Wed 11 Nov | DvitīyāTue 14:00 – Wed 15:53 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:29 – 15:45 The Dvitīyā covers the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Wednesday. DS p. 79 |
How the day is chosen
Diwali is the Amāvasyā current at pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset, when Lakshmi is worshipped. When the Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of the next night, the later day is taken (Tithi-tattva). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Sunday or Monday in Mumbai
Mumbai timeIn Mumbai, the Amāvasyā runs from Sun 11:28 to Mon 12:32: it holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2026
Kolkata time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Fri 6 Nov | TrayodaśīFri 10:31 – Sat 10:48 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 16:55 – 19:29 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Friday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Sun 8 Nov | CaturdaśīSat 10:48 – Sun 11:28 | Oil bath before sunrise 04:42 – 05:45Lamps at pradoṣa 16:54 – 19:28 The Caturdaśī is current at Sunday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 Its lamps are still given that evening, though the Caturdaśī has ended. DS p. 76 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Sun 8 Nov | AmāvasyāSun 11:28 – Mon 12:32 | Pradoṣa 16:54 – 19:28 The Amāvasyā is current at Sunday’s pradoṣa. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Tue 10 NovNirṇaya-sindhu: Mon 9 Nov | PratipadāMon 12:32 – Tue 14:00 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 05:46 – 08:00Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Tuesday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Wed 11 Nov | DvitīyāTue 14:00 – Wed 15:53 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 12:27 – 14:40 The Dvitīyā covers the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Wednesday. DS p. 79 |
How the day is chosen
Diwali is the Amāvasyā current at pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset, when Lakshmi is worshipped. When the Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of the next night, the later day is taken (Tithi-tattva). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Sunday or Monday in Kolkata
Kolkata timeIn Kolkata, the Amāvasyā runs from Sun 11:28 to Mon 12:32: it holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2026
Chennai time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Fri 6 Nov | TrayodaśīFri 10:31 – Sat 10:48 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 17:39 – 20:08 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Friday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Sun 8 Nov | CaturdaśīSat 10:48 – Sun 11:28 | Oil bath before sunrise 05:03 – 06:05Lamps at pradoṣa 17:39 – 20:08 The Caturdaśī is current at Sunday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 Its lamps are still given that evening, though the Caturdaśī has ended. DS p. 76 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Sun 8 Nov | AmāvasyāSun 11:28 – Mon 12:32 | Pradoṣa 17:39 – 20:08 The Amāvasyā is current at Sunday’s pradoṣa. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Tue 10 NovNirṇaya-sindhu: Mon 9 Nov | PratipadāMon 12:32 – Tue 14:00 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:06 – 08:25Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Tuesday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Wed 11 Nov | DvitīyāTue 14:00 – Wed 15:53 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:02 – 15:20 The Dvitīyā covers the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Wednesday. DS p. 79 |
How the day is chosen
Diwali is the Amāvasyā current at pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset, when Lakshmi is worshipped. When the Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of the next night, the later day is taken (Tithi-tattva). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Sunday or Monday in Chennai
Chennai timeIn Chennai, the Amāvasyā runs from Sun 11:28 to Mon 12:32: it holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2026
Bengaluru time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Fri 6 Nov | TrayodaśīFri 10:31 – Sat 10:48 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 17:50 – 20:19 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Friday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Sun 8 Nov | CaturdaśīSat 10:48 – Sun 11:28 | Oil bath before sunrise 05:14 – 06:16Lamps at pradoṣa 17:50 – 20:19 The Caturdaśī is current at Sunday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 Its lamps are still given that evening, though the Caturdaśī has ended. DS p. 76 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Sun 8 Nov | AmāvasyāSun 11:28 – Mon 12:32 | Pradoṣa 17:50 – 20:19 The Amāvasyā is current at Sunday’s pradoṣa. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Tue 10 NovNirṇaya-sindhu: Mon 9 Nov | PratipadāMon 12:32 – Tue 14:00 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:17 – 08:35Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Tuesday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Wed 11 Nov | DvitīyāTue 14:00 – Wed 15:53 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:12 – 15:31 The Dvitīyā covers the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Wednesday. DS p. 79 |
How the day is chosen
Diwali is the Amāvasyā current at pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset, when Lakshmi is worshipped. When the Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of the next night, the later day is taken (Tithi-tattva). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Sunday or Monday in Bengaluru
Bengaluru timeIn Bengaluru, the Amāvasyā runs from Sun 11:28 to Mon 12:32: it holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2026
Hyderabad time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Fri 6 Nov | TrayodaśīFri 10:31 – Sat 10:48 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 17:41 – 20:13 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Friday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Sun 8 Nov | CaturdaśīSat 10:48 – Sun 11:28 | Oil bath before sunrise 05:16 – 06:18Lamps at pradoṣa 17:41 – 20:12 The Caturdaśī is current at Sunday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 Its lamps are still given that evening, though the Caturdaśī has ended. DS p. 76 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Sun 8 Nov | AmāvasyāSun 11:28 – Mon 12:32 | Pradoṣa 17:41 – 20:12 The Amāvasyā is current at Sunday’s pradoṣa. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Tue 10 NovNirṇaya-sindhu: Mon 9 Nov | PratipadāMon 12:32 – Tue 14:00 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:19 – 08:35Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Tuesday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Wed 11 Nov | DvitīyāTue 14:00 – Wed 15:53 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:08 – 15:24 The Dvitīyā covers the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Wednesday. DS p. 79 |
How the day is chosen
Diwali is the Amāvasyā current at pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset, when Lakshmi is worshipped. When the Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of the next night, the later day is taken (Tithi-tattva). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Sunday or Monday in Hyderabad
Hyderabad timeIn Hyderabad, the Amāvasyā runs from Sun 11:28 to Mon 12:32: it holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2026
Ahmedabad time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Fri 6 Nov | TrayodaśīFri 10:31 – Sat 10:48 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 17:57 – 20:32 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Friday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Sun 8 Nov | CaturdaśīSat 10:48 – Sun 11:28 | Oil bath before sunrise 05:48 – 06:49Lamps at pradoṣa 17:56 – 20:31 The Caturdaśī is current at Sunday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 Its lamps are still given that evening, though the Caturdaśī has ended. DS p. 76 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Sun 8 Nov | AmāvasyāSun 11:28 – Mon 12:32 | Pradoṣa 17:56 – 20:31 The Amāvasyā is current at Sunday’s pradoṣa. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Tue 10 NovNirṇaya-sindhu: Mon 9 Nov | PratipadāMon 12:32 – Tue 14:00 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:50 – 09:03Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Tuesday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Wed 11 Nov | DvitīyāTue 14:00 – Wed 15:53 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:29 – 15:42 The Dvitīyā covers the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Wednesday. DS p. 79 |
How the day is chosen
Diwali is the Amāvasyā current at pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset, when Lakshmi is worshipped. When the Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of the next night, the later day is taken (Tithi-tattva). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Sunday or Monday in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad timeIn Ahmedabad, the Amāvasyā runs from Sun 11:28 to Mon 12:32: it holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2026
Pune time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Fri 6 Nov | TrayodaśīFri 10:31 – Sat 10:48 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 17:58 – 20:30 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Friday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Sun 8 Nov | CaturdaśīSat 10:48 – Sun 11:28 | Oil bath before sunrise 05:37 – 06:38Lamps at pradoṣa 17:58 – 20:30 The Caturdaśī is current at Sunday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 Its lamps are still given that evening, though the Caturdaśī has ended. DS p. 76 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Sun 8 Nov | AmāvasyāSun 11:28 – Mon 12:32 | Pradoṣa 17:58 – 20:30 The Amāvasyā is current at Sunday’s pradoṣa. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Tue 10 NovNirṇaya-sindhu: Mon 9 Nov | PratipadāMon 12:32 – Tue 14:00 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:39 – 08:54Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Tuesday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Wed 11 Nov | DvitīyāTue 14:00 – Wed 15:53 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:26 – 15:41 The Dvitīyā covers the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Wednesday. DS p. 79 |
How the day is chosen
Diwali is the Amāvasyā current at pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset, when Lakshmi is worshipped. When the Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of the next night, the later day is taken (Tithi-tattva). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Sunday or Monday in Pune
Pune timeIn Pune, the Amāvasyā runs from Sun 11:28 to Mon 12:32: it holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2026
Jaipur time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Fri 6 Nov | TrayodaśīFri 10:31 – Sat 10:48 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 17:39 – 20:16 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Friday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Sun 8 Nov | CaturdaśīSat 10:48 – Sun 11:28 | Oil bath before sunrise 05:41 – 06:42Lamps at pradoṣa 17:38 – 20:15 The Caturdaśī is current at Sunday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 Its lamps are still given that evening, though the Caturdaśī has ended. DS p. 76 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Sun 8 Nov | AmāvasyāSun 11:28 – Mon 12:32 | Pradoṣa 17:38 – 20:15 The Amāvasyā is current at Sunday’s pradoṣa. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Tue 10 NovNirṇaya-sindhu: Mon 9 Nov | PratipadāMon 12:32 – Tue 14:00 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:43 – 08:54Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Tuesday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Wed 11 Nov | DvitīyāTue 14:00 – Wed 15:53 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:15 – 15:26 The Dvitīyā covers the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Wednesday. DS p. 79 |
How the day is chosen
Diwali is the Amāvasyā current at pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset, when Lakshmi is worshipped. When the Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of the next night, the later day is taken (Tithi-tattva). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Sunday or Monday in Jaipur
Jaipur timeIn Jaipur, the Amāvasyā runs from Sun 11:28 to Mon 12:32: it holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2026
Lucknow time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Fri 6 Nov | TrayodaśīFri 10:31 – Sat 10:48 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 17:19 – 19:55 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Friday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Sun 8 Nov | CaturdaśīSat 10:48 – Sun 11:28 | Oil bath before sunrise 05:19 – 06:21Lamps at pradoṣa 17:18 – 19:54 The Caturdaśī is current at Sunday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 Its lamps are still given that evening, though the Caturdaśī has ended. DS p. 76 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Sun 8 Nov | AmāvasyāSun 11:28 – Mon 12:32 | Pradoṣa 17:18 – 19:54 The Amāvasyā is current at Sunday’s pradoṣa. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Tue 10 NovNirṇaya-sindhu: Mon 9 Nov | PratipadāMon 12:32 – Tue 14:00 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:23 – 08:33Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Tuesday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Wed 11 Nov | DvitīyāTue 14:00 – Wed 15:53 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 12:55 – 15:05 The Dvitīyā covers the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Wednesday. DS p. 79 |
How the day is chosen
Diwali is the Amāvasyā current at pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset, when Lakshmi is worshipped. When the Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of the next night, the later day is taken (Tithi-tattva). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Sunday or Monday in Lucknow
Lucknow timeIn Lucknow, the Amāvasyā runs from Sun 11:28 to Mon 12:32: it holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2026
London time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Fri 6 Nov | TrayodaśīFri 05:01 – Sat 05:18 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 16:23 – 19:19 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Friday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Sat 7 Nov | CaturdaśīSat 05:18 – Sun 05:58 | Oil bath before sunrise 05:18 – 07:06Lamps at pradoṣa 16:21 – 19:18 The Caturdaśī begins between Saturday’s moonrise and sunrise, so the bath is at that dawn, from its start. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Sun 8 Nov | AmāvasyāSun 05:58 – Mon 07:02 | Pradoṣa 16:19 – 19:17 The Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa of Sunday night, so the later day is kept. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Mon 9 Nov | PratipadāMon 07:02 – Tue 08:30 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 07:09 – 08:59Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Monday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Tue 10 Nov | DvitīyāTue 08:30 – Wed 10:23 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 12:38 – 14:27 The Dvitīyā covers Tuesday’s afternoon but not Wednesday’s, so Tuesday. DS p. 79 |
How the day is chosen
Diwali is the Amāvasyā current at pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset, when Lakshmi is worshipped. When the Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of the next night, the later day is taken (Tithi-tattva). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Saturday or Sunday in London
London timeIn London, the Amāvasyā runs from Sun 05:58 to Mon 07:02: it holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Sunday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2026
New York City time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Fri 6 Nov | TrayodaśīFri 00:01 – Sat 00:18 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 16:45 – 19:31 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Friday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Sat 7 Nov | CaturdaśīSat 00:18 – Sun 00:58 | Oil bath before sunrise 04:56 – 06:34Lamps at pradoṣa 16:44 – 19:30 The Caturdaśī is current at Saturday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Sun 8 Nov | AmāvasyāSun 00:58 – Mon 02:02 | Pradoṣa 16:43 – 19:29 The Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa of Sunday night, so the later day is kept. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Mon 9 Nov | PratipadāMon 02:02 – Tue 03:30 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:37 – 08:38Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Monday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Tue 10 Nov | DvitīyāTue 03:30 – Wed 05:23 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 12:40 – 14:40 The Dvitīyā covers Tuesday’s afternoon but not Monday’s, so Tuesday. DS p. 79 |
How the day is chosen
Diwali is the Amāvasyā current at pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset, when Lakshmi is worshipped. When the Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of the next night, the later day is taken (Tithi-tattva). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Saturday or Sunday in New York City
New York City timeIn New York City, the Amāvasyā runs from Sun 00:58 to Mon 02:02: it holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Sunday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2026
Toronto time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Fri 6 Nov | TrayodaśīFri 00:01 – Sat 00:18 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 17:00 – 19:48 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Friday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Sat 7 Nov | CaturdaśīSat 00:18 – Sun 00:58 | Oil bath before sunrise 05:24 – 07:02Lamps at pradoṣa 16:59 – 19:48 The Caturdaśī is current at Saturday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Sun 8 Nov | AmāvasyāSun 00:58 – Mon 02:02 | Pradoṣa 16:58 – 19:47 The Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa of Sunday night, so the later day is kept. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Mon 9 Nov | PratipadāMon 02:02 – Tue 03:30 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 07:05 – 09:03Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Monday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Tue 10 Nov | DvitīyāTue 03:30 – Wed 05:23 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:00 – 14:58 The Dvitīyā covers Tuesday’s afternoon but not Monday’s, so Tuesday. DS p. 79 |
How the day is chosen
Diwali is the Amāvasyā current at pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset, when Lakshmi is worshipped. When the Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of the next night, the later day is taken (Tithi-tattva). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Saturday or Sunday in Toronto
Toronto timeIn Toronto, the Amāvasyā runs from Sun 00:58 to Mon 02:02: it holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Sunday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2026
Sydney time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Fri 6 Nov | TrayodaśīFri 16:01 – Sat 16:18 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 19:26 – 21:31 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Friday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Sun 8 Nov | CaturdaśīSat 16:18 – Sun 16:58 | Oil bath before sunrise 04:43 – 05:50Lamps at pradoṣa 19:28 – 21:32 The Caturdaśī is current at Sunday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 Its lamps are still given that evening, though the Caturdaśī has ended. DS p. 76 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Sun 8 Nov | AmāvasyāSun 16:58 – Mon 18:02 | Pradoṣa 19:28 – 21:32 The Amāvasyā is current at Sunday’s pradoṣa. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Tue 10 Nov | PratipadāMon 18:02 – Tue 19:30 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 05:48 – 08:32Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Tuesday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Wed 11 Nov | DvitīyāTue 19:30 – Wed 21:23 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 14:01 – 16:46 The Dvitīyā covers Wednesday’s afternoon but not Tuesday’s, so Wednesday. DS p. 79 |
How the day is chosen
Diwali is the Amāvasyā current at pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset, when Lakshmi is worshipped. When the Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of the next night, the later day is taken (Tithi-tattva). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Sunday or Monday in Sydney
Sydney timeIn Sydney, the Amāvasyā runs from Sun 16:58 to Mon 18:02: it holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2026
Dubai time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Fri 6 Nov | TrayodaśīFri 09:01 – Sat 09:18 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 17:34 – 20:09 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Friday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Sun 8 Nov | CaturdaśīSat 09:18 – Sun 09:58 | Oil bath before sunrise 05:33 – 06:31Lamps at pradoṣa 17:33 – 20:08 The Caturdaśī is current at Sunday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 Its lamps are still given that evening, though the Caturdaśī has ended. DS p. 76 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Sun 8 Nov | AmāvasyāSun 09:58 – Mon 11:02 | Pradoṣa 17:33 – 20:08 The Amāvasyā is current at Sunday’s pradoṣa. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Mon 9 Nov | PratipadāMon 11:02 – Tue 12:30 | Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts under nine muhūrtas after Tuesday’s sunrise, so the pūjā is on the day before, and the bath and new clothes stay on Tue 10 Nov. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Wed 11 Nov | DvitīyāTue 12:30 – Wed 14:23 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:08 – 14:23 The Dvitīyā covers the afternoon on both Tuesday and Wednesday, so Wednesday. DS p. 79 |
How the day is chosen
Diwali is the Amāvasyā current at pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset, when Lakshmi is worshipped. When the Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of the next night, the later day is taken (Tithi-tattva). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Sunday or Monday in Dubai
Dubai timeIn Dubai, the Amāvasyā runs from Sun 09:58 to Mon 11:02: it holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2026
Singapore time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Fri 6 Nov | TrayodaśīFri 13:01 – Sat 13:18 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 18:49 – 21:12 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Friday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Sun 8 Nov | CaturdaśīSat 13:18 – Sun 13:58 | Oil bath before sunrise 05:42 – 06:47Lamps at pradoṣa 18:49 – 21:12 The Caturdaśī is current at Sunday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 Its lamps are still given that evening, though the Caturdaśī has ended. DS p. 76 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Sun 8 Nov | AmāvasyāSun 13:58 – Mon 15:02 | Pradoṣa 18:49 – 21:12 The Amāvasyā is current at Sunday’s pradoṣa. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Tue 10 Nov | PratipadāMon 15:02 – Tue 16:30 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:47 – 09:11Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Tuesday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Wed 11 Nov | DvitīyāTue 16:30 – Wed 18:23 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 14:00 – 16:25 The Dvitīyā covers Wednesday’s afternoon but not Tuesday’s, so Wednesday. DS p. 79 |
How the day is chosen
Diwali is the Amāvasyā current at pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset, when Lakshmi is worshipped. When the Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of the next night, the later day is taken (Tithi-tattva). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Sunday or Monday in Singapore
Singapore timeIn Singapore, the Amāvasyā runs from Sun 13:58 to Mon 15:02: it holds all of Sunday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Monday’s night, so Diwali is on Sunday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
Diwali 2026 around the world
Each city’s own sunset- DelhiLakshmi Puja 17:30 – 20:08
- MumbaiLakshmi Puja 18:01 – 20:33
- KolkataLakshmi Puja 16:54 – 19:28
- ChennaiLakshmi Puja 17:39 – 20:08
- BengaluruLakshmi Puja 17:50 – 20:19
- HyderabadLakshmi Puja 17:41 – 20:12
- AhmedabadLakshmi Puja 17:56 – 20:31
- PuneLakshmi Puja 17:58 – 20:30
- JaipurLakshmi Puja 17:38 – 20:15
- LucknowLakshmi Puja 17:18 – 19:54
- LondonLakshmi Puja 16:19 – 19:17
- New York CityLakshmi Puja 16:43 – 19:29
- TorontoLakshmi Puja 16:58 – 19:47
- SydneyLakshmi Puja 19:28 – 21:32
- DubaiLakshmi Puja 17:33 – 20:08
- SingaporeLakshmi Puja 18:49 – 21:12
Other years: Diwali 2027, Diwali 2028; all Diwali dates.
Questions
From the Nirṇaya-sindhu, pp. 294–300, and the Dharmasindhu, p. 76.
When is Diwali 2026?
In Delhi, on Sunday, 8 November 2026, with Lakshmi Puja at pradoṣa, 17:30 to 20:08. Every city on this page keeps the same day. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
Why is Diwali on a different date in the US or UK?
Diwali is the Amāvasyā current at pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset, at the city. The Amāvasyā begins and ends at the same moment everywhere, but sunset comes at a different hour, so a city to the west can hold it at the earlier evening while Delhi holds it at the next. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300
What are the five days of Diwali 2026?
In Delhi: Dhanteras Fri 6 Nov, Naraka Chaturdashi Sun 8 Nov, Lakshmi Puja Sun 8 Nov, Govardhan Puja Tue 10 Nov, Bhai Dooj Wed 11 Nov. The texts set lamps on five evenings, from the dark Dvādaśī to the Pratipadā. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 294; Dharmasindhu pp. 76–79
Is Deepavali the same as Diwali?
Yes. Dīpāvalī means a row of lamps: it is so called because lamps are waved, as the Mātsya puts it. Diwali is its everyday form. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 299
What time is Lakshmi Puja?
At pradoṣa, the three muhūrtas after sunset, while the Amāvasyā runs: in Delhi in 2026, 17:30 to 20:08. The texts give no fixed-lagna (Vṛṣabha) muhurat. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 299
How the day is found
Read the methodology- The day
- The Amāvasyā that ends amānta Āśvina, current at pradoṣa. When it touches a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of the next night, the later day is kept. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 299–300.
- Pradoṣa
- Three muhūrtas after sunset. Lakshmi Puja is that window while the Amāvasyā runs (Bhaviṣya, Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 299).
- No lagna muhurat
- The texts give pradoṣa on the Amāvasyā. Neither the Nirṇaya-sindhu nor the Vīramitrodaya gives a fixed-lagna (Vṛṣabha) rule, so none is shown.
- Sunset
- At the centre of the Sun’s disc, with refraction, for the chosen city. Every date is that city’s own.
Sunset at the centre of the Sun’s disc, with refraction · Lahiri ayanamsa for month names · each city’s own time · Swiss Ephemeris · Method