Diwali (Deepavali) 2026: Date, Tithi, Puja Vidhi, Muhurat
Diwali (Deepavali) date, tithi, and muhurat are grounded in the Ishvaram fact pack and astrology engine.
Diwali (Deepavali) 2026 falls on 2026-11-08, Sunday. This page uses verified festival facts and Ishvaram engine output for date, tithi, and timing claims.
The main festival tithi is the auspicious time. Local sunrise, sunset, and panchang rules can shift timings by city, so location-specific calculators should be used for final rituals.
Families observe the day through puja, vrat, charity, and regional customs. Common regional references include: Deepavali.
Significance & Scriptural Basis
India's biggest festival. Celebrates Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. Also marks the worship of Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity. Symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance.
Puja Vidhi
- Clean the puja space and wear fresh clothes.
- Light a deepa and take sankalp before beginning.
- Clean and decorate house with rangoli and diyas. Perform Lakshmi-Ganesh puja at pradosh kaal (after sunset). Open new account books (Chopda Pujan). Light diyas in every corner. Distribute sweets and gifts. Wear new clothes.
- Offer flowers, water, naivedya, and mantra japa.
- Perform aarti and distribute prasad to family members.
- Complete the observance with charity according to capacity.
Shubh Muhurat
For Diwali (Deepavali), the key computed timing is: Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: the auspicious time-the auspicious time. City-specific sunrise and sunset can change the final local window.
Remedies
- Sankalp: Begin with a clear sankalp for family welfare and dharmic conduct.
- Daan: Offer food, clothes, or dakshina according to capacity.
- Mantra Japa: Chant the name or mantra of the presiding deity with a steady mind.
Fasting (Vrat)
A compulsory vrat is not prescribed across all traditions for this day.
Regional Variations
Regional customs vary by family, sampradaya, and local panchang. Common references include: Deepavali.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Diwali (Deepavali) 2026?
Diwali (Deepavali) is on 2026-11-08, Sunday.
What is the tithi for Diwali (Deepavali)?
The main festival tithi is the auspicious time.
What is the muhurat for Diwali (Deepavali)?
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: the auspicious time-the auspicious time
Do timings change by city?
Yes. Sunrise and sunset vary by location, so final ritual timings should be computed for the city.
Should one fast?
Follow the vrat rule practiced in your family and sampradaya.
How is the puja performed?
Begin with sankalp, offer deepa, flowers, naivedya, mantra japa, and complete with aarti.
Are these facts computed or made up?
The date and timing facts are taken from the Ishvaram fact pack and astrology engine.
Last updated:
For 2026, Diwali falls after a late October Karwa Chauth and just before Govardhan Puja on 10 November, so families should plan Lakshmi Puja, account-book closing, shop decoration, oil lamp placement, and travel around the specific 2026 Kartik Amavasya sequence rather than copying last year's timings. Check local sunset, Pradosh Kaal, and Nishita Kaal before fixing the home or business puja.