Deepavali · 8 November 2026
Diwali Lakshmi Puja Muhurat 2026
Diwali Lakshmi Puja falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. In Delhi, Pradosh Kaal runs approximately 5:32 PM – 7:02 PM after sunset.
City-wise Pradosh Kaal timings
| City | Sunset | Pradosh Kaal |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 5:32 PM | 5:32 PM – 7:02 PM |
| Mumbai | 6:03 PM | 6:03 PM – 7:33 PM |
| Bangalore | 5:52 PM | 5:52 PM – 7:22 PM |
| Chennai | 5:41 PM | 5:41 PM – 7:11 PM |
| Kolkata | 4:57 PM | 4:57 PM – 6:27 PM |
| Hyderabad | 5:43 PM | 5:43 PM – 7:13 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 5:59 PM | 5:59 PM – 7:29 PM |
| Pune | 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM |
Timings use Swiss Ephemeris sunrise/sunset for each city (same engine as Panchang). Pradosh is shown as sunset plus 90 minutes — confirm with your family tradition for exact vidhi.
About Lakshmi Puja on Diwali
On Kartika Amavasya, households welcome Goddess Lakshmi with lamps, cleanliness, and evening puja during Pradosh Kaal. The civil date is shared nationwide; local sunset sets the muhurat.
For the broader festival narrative, seva framing, and related dates, see the Diwali 2026 festival guide. For daily auspicious windows any day of the year, open Shubh Muhurat today or the Muhurat finder.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Diwali Lakshmi Puja muhurat in 2026?
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) falls on 8 November 2026. The main puja window is Pradosh Kaal after local sunset while Amavasya tithi prevails — see the city table on this page.
- What is Pradosh Kaal for Laxmi Puja?
- Pradosh Kaal is the twilight period beginning at sunset. For Diwali Lakshmi Puja, households traditionally light lamps and perform puja during this window, adjusted for each city's sunset.
- Is Diwali on the same date in every city?
- The civil date is shared across India, but exact sunset and Pradosh timings differ by longitude and latitude. Use the city-wise table for local muhurat.
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