Diwali 2027
Diwali, or Deepavali, in 2027: the Lakshmi Puja day and its pradoṣa time for your city, from the Amāvasyā that ends Āśvina.
Diwali in Delhi
Friday, 29 October
Diwali is in 376 days. In Delhi, the Amāvasyā holds 57% of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday, 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
Friday, 29 October
Diwali is in 376 days. In Mumbai, the Amāvasyā holds 40% of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday, 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
Friday, 29 October
Diwali is in 376 days. In Kolkata, the Amāvasyā holds 83% of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday, 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
Friday, 29 October
Diwali is in 376 days. In Chennai, the Amāvasyā holds 57% of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday, 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
Friday, 29 October
Diwali is in 376 days. In Bengaluru, the Amāvasyā holds 50% of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday, 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
Friday, 29 October
Diwali is in 376 days. In Hyderabad, the Amāvasyā holds 54% of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday, 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
Friday, 29 October
Diwali is in 376 days. In Ahmedabad, the Amāvasyā holds 42% of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday, 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
Friday, 29 October
Diwali is in 376 days. In Pune, the Amāvasyā holds 43% of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday, 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
Friday, 29 October
Diwali is in 376 days. In Jaipur, the Amāvasyā holds 53% of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday, 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
Friday, 29 October
Diwali is in 376 days. In Lucknow, the Amāvasyā holds 66% of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday, 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
Thursday, 28 October
Diwali is in 376 days. In London, the Amāvasyā holds all of Thursday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Friday’s night, so Diwali is on Thursday, 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
Thursday, 28 October
Diwali is in 376 days. In New York City, the Amāvasyā holds all of Thursday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Friday’s night, so Diwali is on Thursday, 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
Thursday, 28 October
Diwali is in 376 days. In Toronto, the Amāvasyā holds all of Thursday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Friday’s night, so Diwali is on Thursday, 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
Friday, 29 October
Diwali is in 376 days. In Sydney, the Amāvasyā holds all of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday, 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
Thursday, 28 October
Diwali is in 375 days. In Dubai, the Amāvasyā holds 36% of Thursday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Friday’s night, so Diwali is on Thursday, 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
Friday, 29 October
Diwali is in 376 days. In Singapore, the Amāvasyā holds all of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday, 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 2027
Delhi time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Wed 27 Oct | TrayodaśīWed 01:04 – 22:50 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 17:39 – 20:13 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Wednesday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Thu 28 Oct | CaturdaśīWed 22:50 – Thu 20:48 | Oil bath before sunrise 05:03 – 06:30Lamps at pradoṣa 17:38 – 20:13 The Caturdaśī is current at Thursday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Fri 29 Oct | AmāvasyāThu 20:48 – Fri 19:06 | Pradoṣa 17:37 – 19:06 The Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa of Friday night, so the later day is kept. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Sat 30 Oct | PratipadāFri 19:06 – Sat 17:52 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:32 – 08:45Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Saturday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Sun 31 Oct | DvitīyāSat 17:52 – Sun 17:13 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:10 – 15:23 The Dvitīyā covers Sunday’s afternoon but not Saturday’s, so Sunday. 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
Thursday or Friday in Delhi
Delhi timeIn Delhi, the Amāvasyā runs from Thu 20:48 to Fri 19:06: it holds 57% of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday. Divodāsīya prefers an Amāvasyā holding midnight too; this one holds only the pradoṣa. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2027
Mumbai time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Wed 27 Oct | TrayodaśīWed 01:04 – 22:50 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 18:06 – 20:37 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Wednesday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Thu 28 Oct | CaturdaśīWed 22:50 – Thu 20:48 | Oil bath before sunrise 05:12 – 06:37Lamps at pradoṣa 18:06 – 20:36 The Caturdaśī is current at Thursday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Fri 29 Oct | AmāvasyāThu 20:48 – Fri 19:06 | Pradoṣa 18:05 – 19:06 The Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa of Friday night, so the later day is kept. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Sat 30 Oct | PratipadāFri 19:06 – Sat 17:52 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:38 – 08:56Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Saturday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Sun 31 Oct | DvitīyāSat 17:52 – Sun 17:13 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:30 – 15:47 The Dvitīyā covers Sunday’s afternoon but not Saturday’s, so Sunday. 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
Thursday or Friday in Mumbai
Mumbai timeIn Mumbai, the Amāvasyā runs from Thu 20:48 to Fri 19:06: it holds 40% of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday. Divodāsīya prefers an Amāvasyā holding midnight too; this one holds only the pradoṣa. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2027
Kolkata time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Wed 27 Oct | TrayodaśīWed 01:04 – 22:50 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 17:01 – 19:33 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Wednesday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Thu 28 Oct | CaturdaśīWed 22:50 – Thu 20:48 | Oil bath before sunrise 04:11 – 05:39Lamps at pradoṣa 17:00 – 19:32 The Caturdaśī is current at Thursday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Fri 29 Oct | AmāvasyāThu 20:48 – Fri 19:06 | Pradoṣa 17:00 – 19:06 The Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa of Friday night, so the later day is kept. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Sat 30 Oct | PratipadāFri 19:06 – Sat 17:52 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 05:40 – 07:56Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Saturday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Sun 31 Oct | DvitīyāSat 17:52 – Sun 17:13 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 12:27 – 14:43 The Dvitīyā covers Sunday’s afternoon but not Saturday’s, so Sunday. 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
Thursday or Friday in Kolkata
Kolkata timeIn Kolkata, the Amāvasyā runs from Thu 20:48 to Fri 19:06: it holds 83% of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday. Divodāsīya prefers an Amāvasyā holding midnight too; this one holds only the pradoṣa. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2027
Chennai time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Wed 27 Oct | TrayodaśīWed 01:04 – 22:50 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 17:43 – 20:11 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Wednesday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Thu 28 Oct | CaturdaśīWed 22:50 – Thu 20:48 | Oil bath before sunrise 04:37 – 06:02Lamps at pradoṣa 17:42 – 20:10 The Caturdaśī is current at Thursday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Fri 29 Oct | AmāvasyāThu 20:48 – Fri 19:06 | Pradoṣa 17:42 – 19:06 The Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa of Friday night, so the later day is kept. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Sat 30 Oct | PratipadāFri 19:06 – Sat 17:52 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:02 – 08:22Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Saturday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Sun 31 Oct | DvitīyāSat 17:52 – Sun 17:13 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:02 – 15:21 The Dvitīyā covers Sunday’s afternoon but not Saturday’s, so Sunday. 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
Thursday or Friday in Chennai
Chennai timeIn Chennai, the Amāvasyā runs from Thu 20:48 to Fri 19:06: it holds 57% of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday. Divodāsīya prefers an Amāvasyā holding midnight too; this one holds only the pradoṣa. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2027
Bengaluru time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Wed 27 Oct | TrayodaśīWed 01:04 – 22:50 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 17:54 – 20:21 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Wednesday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Thu 28 Oct | CaturdaśīWed 22:50 – Thu 20:48 | Oil bath before sunrise 04:48 – 06:13Lamps at pradoṣa 17:53 – 20:21 The Caturdaśī is current at Thursday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Fri 29 Oct | AmāvasyāThu 20:48 – Fri 19:06 | Pradoṣa 17:53 – 19:06 The Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa of Friday night, so the later day is kept. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Sat 30 Oct | PratipadāFri 19:06 – Sat 17:52 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:13 – 08:33Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Saturday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Sun 31 Oct | DvitīyāSat 17:52 – Sun 17:13 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:13 – 15:32 The Dvitīyā covers Sunday’s afternoon but not Saturday’s, so Sunday. 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
Thursday or Friday in Bengaluru
Bengaluru timeIn Bengaluru, the Amāvasyā runs from Thu 20:48 to Fri 19:06: it holds 50% of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday. Divodāsīya prefers an Amāvasyā holding midnight too; this one holds only the pradoṣa. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2027
Hyderabad time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Wed 27 Oct | TrayodaśīWed 01:04 – 22:50 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 17:46 – 20:15 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Wednesday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Thu 28 Oct | CaturdaśīWed 22:50 – Thu 20:48 | Oil bath before sunrise 04:48 – 06:13Lamps at pradoṣa 17:45 – 20:15 The Caturdaśī is current at Thursday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Fri 29 Oct | AmāvasyāThu 20:48 – Fri 19:06 | Pradoṣa 17:45 – 19:06 The Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa of Friday night, so the later day is kept. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Sat 30 Oct | PratipadāFri 19:06 – Sat 17:52 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:14 – 08:32Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Saturday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Sun 31 Oct | DvitīyāSat 17:52 – Sun 17:13 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:08 – 15:26 The Dvitīyā covers Sunday’s afternoon but not Saturday’s, so Sunday. 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
Thursday or Friday in Hyderabad
Hyderabad timeIn Hyderabad, the Amāvasyā runs from Thu 20:48 to Fri 19:06: it holds 54% of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday. Divodāsīya prefers an Amāvasyā holding midnight too; this one holds only the pradoṣa. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2027
Ahmedabad time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Wed 27 Oct | TrayodaśīWed 01:04 – 22:50 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 18:04 – 20:35 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Wednesday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Thu 28 Oct | CaturdaśīWed 22:50 – Thu 20:48 | Oil bath before sunrise 05:17 – 06:43Lamps at pradoṣa 18:03 – 20:35 The Caturdaśī is current at Thursday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Fri 29 Oct | AmāvasyāThu 20:48 – Fri 19:06 | Pradoṣa 18:02 – 19:06 The Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa of Friday night, so the later day is kept. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Sat 30 Oct | PratipadāFri 19:06 – Sat 17:52 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:44 – 08:59Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Saturday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Sun 31 Oct | DvitīyāSat 17:52 – Sun 17:13 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:30 – 15:46 The Dvitīyā covers Sunday’s afternoon but not Saturday’s, so Sunday. 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
Thursday or Friday in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad timeIn Ahmedabad, the Amāvasyā runs from Thu 20:48 to Fri 19:06: it holds 42% of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday. Divodāsīya prefers an Amāvasyā holding midnight too; this one holds only the pradoṣa. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2027
Pune time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Wed 27 Oct | TrayodaśīWed 01:04 – 22:50 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 18:03 – 20:33 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Wednesday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Thu 28 Oct | CaturdaśīWed 22:50 – Thu 20:48 | Oil bath before sunrise 05:08 – 06:33Lamps at pradoṣa 18:03 – 20:33 The Caturdaśī is current at Thursday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Fri 29 Oct | AmāvasyāThu 20:48 – Fri 19:06 | Pradoṣa 18:02 – 19:06 The Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa of Friday night, so the later day is kept. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Sat 30 Oct | PratipadāFri 19:06 – Sat 17:52 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:34 – 08:51Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Saturday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Sun 31 Oct | DvitīyāSat 17:52 – Sun 17:13 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:26 – 15:44 The Dvitīyā covers Sunday’s afternoon but not Saturday’s, so Sunday. 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
Thursday or Friday in Pune
Pune timeIn Pune, the Amāvasyā runs from Thu 20:48 to Fri 19:06: it holds 43% of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday. Divodāsīya prefers an Amāvasyā holding midnight too; this one holds only the pradoṣa. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2027
Jaipur time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Wed 27 Oct | TrayodaśīWed 01:04 – 22:50 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 17:47 – 20:20 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Wednesday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Thu 28 Oct | CaturdaśīWed 22:50 – Thu 20:48 | Oil bath before sunrise 05:07 – 06:34Lamps at pradoṣa 17:46 – 20:20 The Caturdaśī is current at Thursday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Fri 29 Oct | AmāvasyāThu 20:48 – Fri 19:06 | Pradoṣa 17:45 – 19:06 The Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa of Friday night, so the later day is kept. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Sat 30 Oct | PratipadāFri 19:06 – Sat 17:52 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:36 – 08:49Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Saturday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Sun 31 Oct | DvitīyāSat 17:52 – Sun 17:13 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:17 – 15:30 The Dvitīyā covers Sunday’s afternoon but not Saturday’s, so Sunday. 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
Thursday or Friday in Jaipur
Jaipur timeIn Jaipur, the Amāvasyā runs from Thu 20:48 to Fri 19:06: it holds 53% of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday. Divodāsīya prefers an Amāvasyā holding midnight too; this one holds only the pradoṣa. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2027
Lucknow time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Wed 27 Oct | TrayodaśīWed 01:04 – 22:50 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 17:26 – 20:00 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Wednesday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Thu 28 Oct | CaturdaśīWed 22:50 – Thu 20:48 | Oil bath before sunrise 04:45 – 06:14Lamps at pradoṣa 17:25 – 19:59 The Caturdaśī is current at Thursday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Fri 29 Oct | AmāvasyāThu 20:48 – Fri 19:06 | Pradoṣa 17:25 – 19:06 The Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa of Friday night, so the later day is kept. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Sat 30 Oct | PratipadāFri 19:06 – Sat 17:52 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:15 – 08:29Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Saturday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Sun 31 Oct | DvitīyāSat 17:52 – Sun 17:13 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 12:56 – 15:10 The Dvitīyā covers Sunday’s afternoon but not Saturday’s, so Sunday. 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
Thursday or Friday in Lucknow
Lucknow timeIn Lucknow, the Amāvasyā runs from Thu 20:48 to Fri 19:06: it holds 66% of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday. Divodāsīya prefers an Amāvasyā holding midnight too; this one holds only the pradoṣa. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2027
London time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Wed 27 Oct | TrayodaśīTue 20:34 – Wed 18:20 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 17:41 – 18:20 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Wednesday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Thu 28 Oct | CaturdaśīWed 18:20 – Thu 16:18 | Oil bath before sunrise 06:31 – 07:47Lamps at pradoṣa 17:39 – 20:29 The Caturdaśī is current at Thursday’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 | Thu 28 Oct | AmāvasyāThu 16:18 – Fri 14:36 | Pradoṣa 17:39 – 20:29 The Amāvasyā is current at Thursday’s pradoṣa. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Fri 29 Oct | PratipadāFri 14:36 – Sat 13:22 | Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts under nine muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so the pūjā is on the day before, and the bath and new clothes stay on Sat 30 Oct. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Sat 30 Oct | DvitīyāSat 13:22 – Sun 11:43 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:42 – 15:39 The Dvitīyā covers Saturday’s afternoon but not Sunday’s, so Saturday. 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
Thursday or Friday in London
London timeIn London, the Amāvasyā runs from Thu 16:18 to Fri 14:36: it holds all of Thursday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Friday’s night, so Diwali is on Thursday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2027
New York City time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Tue 26 Oct | TrayodaśīTue 15:34 – Wed 13:20 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 17:58 – 20:39 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Tuesday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Thu 28 Oct | CaturdaśīWed 13:20 – Thu 11:18 | Oil bath before sunrise 06:21 – 07:22Lamps at pradoṣa 17:56 – 20:37 The Caturdaśī is current at Thursday’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 | Thu 28 Oct | AmāvasyāThu 11:18 – Fri 09:36 | Pradoṣa 17:56 – 20:37 The Amāvasyā is current at Thursday’s pradoṣa. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Fri 29 Oct | PratipadāFri 09:36 – Sat 08:22 | Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts under nine muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so the pūjā is on the day before, and the bath and new clothes stay on Sat 30 Oct. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Sat 30 Oct | DvitīyāSat 08:22 – Sun 07:43 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:42 – 15:48 The Dvitīyā covers Saturday’s afternoon but not Sunday’s, so Saturday. 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
Thursday or Friday in New York City
New York City timeIn New York City, the Amāvasyā runs from Thu 11:18 to Fri 09:36: it holds all of Thursday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Friday’s night, so Diwali is on Thursday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2027
Toronto time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Tue 26 Oct | TrayodaśīTue 15:34 – Wed 13:20 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 18:15 – 20:58 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Tuesday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Thu 28 Oct | CaturdaśīWed 13:20 – Thu 11:18 | Oil bath before sunrise 06:49 – 07:49Lamps at pradoṣa 18:12 – 20:56 The Caturdaśī is current at Thursday’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 | Thu 28 Oct | AmāvasyāThu 11:18 – Fri 09:36 | Pradoṣa 18:12 – 20:56 The Amāvasyā is current at Thursday’s pradoṣa. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Fri 29 Oct | PratipadāFri 09:36 – Sat 08:22 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 09:36 – 09:54Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts under nine muhūrtas after Saturday’s sunrise, so the pūjā is on the day before, and the bath and new clothes stay on Sat 30 Oct. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Sat 30 Oct | DvitīyāSat 08:22 – Sun 07:43 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 14:02 – 16:06 The Dvitīyā covers Saturday’s afternoon but not Sunday’s, so Saturday. 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
Thursday or Friday in Toronto
Toronto timeIn Toronto, the Amāvasyā runs from Thu 11:18 to Fri 09:36: it holds all of Thursday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Friday’s night, so Diwali is on Thursday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2027
Sydney time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Wed 27 Oct | TrayodaśīWed 06:34 – Thu 04:20 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 19:17 – 21:25 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Wednesday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Thu 28 Oct | CaturdaśīThu 04:20 – Fri 02:18 | Oil bath before sunrise 04:42 – 06:00Lamps at pradoṣa 19:17 – 21:26 The Caturdaśī is current at Thursday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Fri 29 Oct | AmāvasyāFri 02:18 – Sat 00:36 | Pradoṣa 19:18 – 21:26 The Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa of Friday night, so the later day is kept. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Sat 30 Oct | PratipadāSat 00:36 – 23:22 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 05:58 – 08:38Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Saturday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Sun 31 Oct | DvitīyāSat 23:22 – Sun 22:43 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:59 – 16:40 The Dvitīyā covers Sunday’s afternoon but not Saturday’s, so Sunday. 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
Thursday or Friday in Sydney
Sydney timeIn Sydney, the Amāvasyā runs from Fri 02:18 to Sat 00:36: it holds all of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2027
Dubai time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Wed 27 Oct | TrayodaśīTue 23:34 – Wed 21:20 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 17:40 – 20:13 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Wednesday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Thu 28 Oct | CaturdaśīWed 21:20 – Thu 19:18 | Oil bath before sunrise 05:01 – 06:24Lamps at pradoṣa 17:40 – 20:13 The Caturdaśī is current at Thursday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Thu 28 Oct | AmāvasyāThu 19:18 – Fri 17:36 | Pradoṣa 19:18 – 20:13 The Amāvasyā is current at Thursday’s pradoṣa. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Sat 30 Oct | PratipadāFri 17:36 – Sat 16:22 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:25 – 08:40Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Saturday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Sun 31 Oct | DvitīyāSat 16:22 – Sun 15:43 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 13:09 – 15:23 The Dvitīyā covers Sunday’s afternoon but not Saturday’s, so Sunday. 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
Thursday or Friday in Dubai
Dubai timeIn Dubai, the Amāvasyā runs from Thu 19:18 to Fri 17:36: it holds 36% of Thursday’s pradoṣa and not a daṇḍa of Friday’s night, so Diwali is on Thursday. It holds midnight too, as Divodāsīya prefers. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
The five days of Diwali 2027
Singapore time| Day | Date | Tithi | Time, and why this day |
|---|---|---|---|
| DhanterasYama-dīpa, the lamp for Yama | Wed 27 Oct | TrayodaśīWed 03:34 – Thu 01:20 | Yama-dīpa at pradoṣa 18:49 – 21:13 The dark Trayodaśī is current at Wednesday’s pradoṣa. NS p. 294; DS p. 76 |
| Naraka ChaturdashiChoti Diwali (popular name) | Thu 28 Oct | CaturdaśīThu 01:20 – 23:18 | Oil bath before sunrise 05:21 – 06:47Lamps at pradoṣa 18:49 – 21:13 The Caturdaśī is current at Thursday’s pre-dawn moonrise. DS pp. 76–77; NS p. 294 |
| Lakshmi PujaDiwali, Deepavali | Fri 29 Oct | AmāvasyāThu 23:18 – Fri 21:36 | Pradoṣa 18:49 – 21:13 The Amāvasyā touches a daṇḍa of Friday night, so the later day is kept. NS pp. 299–300 |
| Govardhan PujaBali-pratipadā | Sat 30 Oct | PratipadāFri 21:36 – Sat 20:22 | Govardhana-pūjā, morning 06:47 – 09:11Bali-pūjā at night The Pratipadā lasts nine muhūrtas or more after Saturday’s sunrise, so every rite falls on that day. DS p. 78 |
| Bhai DoojYama-dvitīyā | Sun 31 Oct | DvitīyāSat 20:22 – Sun 19:43 | Yama-pūjā, afternoon 14:00 – 16:24 The Dvitīyā covers Sunday’s afternoon but not Saturday’s, so Sunday. 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
Thursday or Friday in Singapore
Singapore timeIn Singapore, the Amāvasyā runs from Thu 23:18 to Fri 21:36: it holds all of Friday’s pradoṣa, at least a daṇḍa (24 minutes) of that night, so Diwali is on the later day, Friday. Divodāsīya prefers an Amāvasyā holding midnight too; this one holds only the pradoṣa. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 300
Diwali 2027 around the world
Each city’s own sunset- LondonLakshmi Puja 17:39 – 20:29
- New York CityLakshmi Puja 17:56 – 20:37
- TorontoLakshmi Puja 18:12 – 20:56
- DubaiLakshmi Puja 19:18 – 20:13
- DelhiLakshmi Puja 17:37 – 19:06
- MumbaiLakshmi Puja 18:05 – 19:06
- KolkataLakshmi Puja 17:00 – 19:06
- ChennaiLakshmi Puja 17:42 – 19:06
- BengaluruLakshmi Puja 17:53 – 19:06
- HyderabadLakshmi Puja 17:45 – 19:06
- AhmedabadLakshmi Puja 18:02 – 19:06
- PuneLakshmi Puja 18:02 – 19:06
- JaipurLakshmi Puja 17:45 – 19:06
- LucknowLakshmi Puja 17:25 – 19:06
- SydneyLakshmi Puja 19:18 – 21:26
- SingaporeLakshmi Puja 18:49 – 21:13
Other years: Diwali 2026, Diwali 2028; all Diwali dates.
Questions
From the Nirṇaya-sindhu, pp. 294–300, and the Dharmasindhu, p. 76.
When is Diwali 2027?
In Delhi, on Friday, 29 October 2027, with Lakshmi Puja at pradoṣa, 17:37 to 19:06. In London, New York City, Toronto and Dubai, it is Thursday, 28 October. 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 2027?
In Delhi: Dhanteras Wed 27 Oct, Naraka Chaturdashi Thu 28 Oct, Lakshmi Puja Fri 29 Oct, Govardhan Puja Sat 30 Oct, Bhai Dooj Sun 31 Oct. 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 2027, 17:37 to 19:06. 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