Diwali 2026
दीपावली 2026
October 25, 2026 (Sunday) • Amavasya (New Moon)
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is the most celebrated Hindu festival marking the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It commemorates Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
Significance
Diwali signifies the triumph of knowledge over ignorance, light over darkness, and hope over despair. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for wealth and prosperity. It marks the beginning of the new financial year for many businesses.
Puja Timings
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat
5:45 PM - 7:45 PM
Pradosh Kaal
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Vrishabha Kaal (most auspicious)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Nishita Kaal
11:45 PM - 12:30 AM
Rituals & Traditions
- Clean and decorate home before Diwali
- Light diyas (oil lamps) in every corner
- Perform Lakshmi Puja during Pradosh Kaal
- Offer sweets and flowers to deities
- Exchange gifts with family and friends
- Wear new clothes and jewelry
- Burst firecrackers (eco-friendly preferred)
Tips by Zodiac Sign
Aries
Focus on career growth. Light red diyas for Mars blessings.
Taurus
Excellent for wealth accumulation. Offer white sweets to Lakshmi.
Gemini
Good for new ventures. Light green diyas for Mercury blessings.
Cancer
Family harmony highlighted. Perform puja at home with family.
Leo
Leadership opportunities arise. Light golden diyas.
Virgo
Health improvements indicated. Offer fruits during puja.
Libra
Relationships blessed. Perform puja with partner.
Scorpio
Transformation period. Light 11 diyas for positive changes.
Sagittarius
Travel and education favored. Donate books.
Capricorn
Professional success coming. Light 21 diyas.
Aquarius
Social connections grow. Share sweets with neighbors.
Pisces
Spiritual growth enhanced. Meditate during Brahma Muhurat.
Do's
- • Clean home thoroughly before Diwali
- • Light diyas in all directions
- • Wear new clothes during puja
- • Chant Lakshmi Mantras
- • Keep house entrance lit all night
- • Share sweets with everyone
Don'ts
- • Avoid sleeping during Lakshmi Puja time
- • Don't keep broken items at home
- • Avoid arguments and negativity
- • Don't lend money on Diwali
- • Avoid non-vegetarian food
- • Don't leave house completely dark
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What is the best time for Lakshmi Puja on Diwali 2026?
The most auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja on Diwali 2026 is during Pradosh Kaal (5:30 PM - 8:00 PM), particularly during Vrishabha Kaal (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) when Taurus Lagna rises, which is especially favorable for wealth-related prayers.
Which day is main Diwali in 2026?
Main Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) falls on October 25, 2026 (Sunday). The five-day celebration includes: Dhanteras (Oct 23), Naraka Chaturdashi (Oct 24), Lakshmi Puja/Main Diwali (Oct 25), Govardhan Puja (Oct 26), and Bhai Dooj (Oct 27).
Can we do Lakshmi Puja without pandits?
Yes, Lakshmi Puja can be performed at home without a pandit. Clean your home, set up a clean altar with Lakshmi-Ganesh idols or pictures, light diyas, offer flowers and sweets, and chant Lakshmi mantras with devotion.