Diwali 2026 will be celebrated on November 8. Check the date, city-wise Lakshmi Puja muhurat, puja vidhi and samagri list. Know the essential rituals and items required to celebrate Deepavali with devotion, prosperity and happiness.
Diwali 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8, with devotees across India preparing to worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Also known as Deepavali, the festival symbolises the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Here is everything you need to know about Diwali 2026, including the Lakshmi Puja muhurat, rituals and samagri.
Diwali 2026 Date and Lakshmi Puja Muhurat
Diwali falls on Kartik Amavasya, the new moon day of the Hindu lunar calendar. According to Drik Panchang, the Lakshmi Puja muhurat in New Delhi is from 5:54 pm to 7:50 pm on November 8, lasting one hour and 56 minutes. The Pradosh Kaal will be observed from 5:31 pm to 8:09 pm.
City-wise Lakshmi Puja timings include:
- Mumbai: 6:27 pm to 8:27 pm
- Kolkata: 5:20 pm to 7:18 pm
- Bengaluru: 6:17 pm to 8:20 pm
- Pune: 6:24 pm to 8:24 pm
- Chennai: 6:07 pm to 8:09 pm
Timings are local to each city.
Diwali 2026 Puja Vidhi
Devotees traditionally begin by cleaning their homes and decorating entrances with rangoli and diyas. During the evening, a clean space is prepared for the puja, and idols or pictures of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are placed on a decorated chowki.
The ritual generally begins with prayers to Lord Ganesha, followed by Lakshmi Puja. Devotees offer flowers, sweets, fruits and incense, recite prayers and perform aarti. Diyas are subsequently lit around homes to welcome prosperity and positivity.
Diwali 2026 Puja Samagri
The essential items for Lakshmi Puja include:
- Idols or pictures of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha
- Chowki and red cloth
- Kalash, roli, akshat and turmeric
- Flowers, garlands and betel leaves
- Diya, ghee, cotton wicks and incense sticks
- Camphor, sweets, fruits and coconut
Kheel, batashe and puja thali
Devotees can prepare these essentials beforehand to ensure a smooth and meaningful Diwali celebration.