Diwali 2026 is almost upon us and preparation for the auspicious day are on. Homes are being cleaned, decorated with rangoli, and filled with diya arrangements, and sweets and other gifts are being bought. The festival symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and of good over evil. With the main puja just around the corner, here we reveal the Diwali 2026 date, time, Lakshmi Puja tithi, the auspicious muhurat and simple remedies for wealth generation. Diwali, the festival of lights, is scheduled for Sunday, 8 November 2026, and leads into Bhai Dooj on Wednesday, 11 November. According to Drik Panchang, it is the main celebration of the five-day festival that starts with Dhanteras on 6 November and ends with Bhai Dooj on Wednesday, 11 November.
The Amavasya tithi, regarded as highly auspicious for Lakshmi Puja, is on on 8 November and the time is approximately 11:27 AM and continues until around 12:31 PM on 9 November, according to Drik Panchang. Devotees perform the puja on the evening of 8 November during Pradosh Kaal, believed to be the most favorable period after sunset for requesting divine blessings.
For New Delhi, Drik Panchang lists the approximate muhurat time as 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM IST, coinciding with Vrishabha lagna within Pradosh Kaal. Timings vary depending on location; Mumbai may see a slightly later window, while Kolkata tends to be earlier. Devotees should always reference a reliable local panchang for precise city-specific calculations.
Devotees can enhance the day’s spiritual energy with a few traditional practices. Start by thoroughly cleaning the home and lighting diyas in key areas, such as the main entrance and the puja area, to attract positive energy and ward off negativity. Offerings to seek these blessings include sweets, fresh flowers and coins for Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha as a show of gratitude and reverence. Additionally, place a silver or gold coin or a small Lakshmi-Kubera idol on the altar and chant the Lakshmi mantra with devotion to strengthen the connection.
Many business families also perform Chopda Pujan, a worship of account books and ledgers, to seek blessings for financial growth and stability in the coming year.
Ultimately, devotees should perform Lakshmi Puja with sincere intentions, staying spiritually grounded while showing gratitude and positive resolve. Moreover, such gatherings are an opportunity to strengthen community ties and interpersonal connections among all participants in the rituals.
Avoid commencing the Lakshmi puja during Rahu Kaal. This period is considered inauspicious and unsuitable for sacred puja.
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When is Diwali 2026 and Lakshmi Puja?
Diwali 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8 across India. The festival falls on Kartik Amavasya. Is considered an auspicious occasion to worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha for wealth, prosperity and happiness.
What is the Lakshmi Puja Muhurat for Diwali 2026?
According to Drik Panchang, the Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in New Delhi on November 8 2026 is from 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM. The auspicious period falls during Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha Kaal. Timings may vary depending on the city.
When does Amavasya Tithi. End on Diwali 2026?
Amavasya Tithi will begin at 11:27 AM on November 8 2026. End at 12:31 PM on November 9 2026. Since Amavasya prevails during the evening Pradosh Kaal on November 8 that date is observed as Diwali.
What are the traditional remedies to attract wealth and prosperity on Diwali?
Traditional Diwali remedies, for wealth include cleaning and decorating the home lighting diyas performing Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja offering lotus flowers and sweets to Goddess Lakshmi and chanting Lakshmi mantras. Many devotees also worship their lockers, valuables and business account books to seek blessings for stability and prosperity.