Diwali 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, 8 November 2026. This year, there was confusion between 8 and 9 November, but Diwali will be on 8 November because Amavasya is present during Pradosh Kaal (evening) on that day. 

Diwali 2026 Correct Date And Amavasya Tithi

  • Diwali Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026. 
  • Amavasya Tithi Begins: 11:27 AM, 8 November 2026
  • Amavasya Tithi Ends: 12:31 PM, 9 November 2026

Diwali is celebrated on Amavasya, the new moon day of the Kartik month. On 9 November, Amavasya ends before evening, so Lakshmi Puja cannot be done then. Hence, 8 November is the correct date.

Lakshmi Puja Muhurat 2026

Lakshmi Puja is done in the evening during Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha Kaal, which is considered the most stable lagna for Goddess Lakshmi. Timings For Lakshmi Puja are: 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM

Significance Of Lakshmi And Ganesha Puja

Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped as the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and happiness. Lord Ganesha is worshipped as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and new beginnings. Worshipping them together means praying for prosperity with wisdom. Lord Kuber is also worshipped on this day.

Lakshmi Puja Rituals: Step-By-Step Puja Vidhi

1. Clean and Decorate: Clean the home and puja area, make rangoli at the entrance, and light diyas.

2. Set Up Puja Thali: Place Lakshmi and Ganesha idols on a red cloth. Keep Kalash, Gangajal, roli, akshat, flowers, fruits, sweets, paan, supari, coins, kheel-batashe.

3. Worship Ganesha First: Offer durva, flowers, modak, and chant the Ganesha mantra.

4. Worship Lakshmi: Offer red flowers, lotus, kheer, boondi laddu, dry fruits, coins. Light a ghee diya.

5. Chant Mantra: Chant Om Mahalakshmyai Namah or Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamle Kamlalaye Prasid Prasid Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah 108 times.

6. Aarti and Diyas: Do aarti of Lakshmi-Ganesha, pray for family happiness. Light 13 diyas around the house, at the entrance, kitchen, and near Tulsi.

Why Is Diwali Celebrated On Amavasya?

Diwali falls on the darkest night of the month. Lighting diyas on Amavasya symbolises the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi visits clean, well-lit homes on this night.

Start Your Diwali Celebrations 

Diwali 2026 on 8 November is a night of light, faith, and new beginnings. Worship Lakshmi-Ganesha in the right muhurat, light diyas, share sweets, and welcome prosperity, peace, and happiness into your home with your loved ones.

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