Quick Answer
Diwali 2026 in India falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. In New Delhi, the Lakshmi Puja muhurat is 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM, according to Drik Panchang; timings vary by city. The five-day celebration runs from Dhanteras on 6 November to Bhai Dooj on Wednesday 11 November.
Diwali 2026 kab hai? Diwali Ravivar, 8 November 2026 ko hai. New Delhi mein Lakshmi Puja ka muhurat shaam 5:54 se 7:50 baje tak hai.
Diwali is one of the most auspicious times of the year to cleanse your home, welcome prosperity, and set fresh intentions - and getting your dates and muhurat right matters, whether you're planning Lakshmi Puja, buying gold on Dhanteras, or simply lighting the first diya of the season. Here's your complete, easy-to-follow Diwali 2026 calendar.
Diwali 2026: At a Glance
| Day | Date (2026) | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) | Friday, 6 November | Buying gold, silver, and new utensils to invite wealth; Yama Deepam in the evening |
| Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) & Kali Chaudas | Saturday, 7 November | The day before Diwali; lamps are lit in the evening, homes finish their deep cleaning, and Kali Chaudas is observed that night |
| Diwali & Lakshmi Puja | Sunday, 8 November | Main day — worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha in the evening |
| Govardhan Puja (Bali Pratipada, Padwa) | Tuesday, 10 November | Honouring Lord Krishna and gratitude for abundance |
| Bhai Dooj | Wednesday, 11 November | Celebrating the sibling bond |
Choti Diwali (Narak Chaturdashi) is on Saturday 7 November, the day before Diwali. Chaturdashi tithi is still present at sunrise on Sunday 8 November in New Delhi, so Drik Panchang's Diwali calendar places the pre-dawn abhyang snan on the morning of the 8th; follow your local panchang for the snan. Govardhan Puja comes two days after Diwali this year, on 10 November.
Why Some Calendars Show Different Dates
If you have seen 8 November for Choti Diwali, or 9 November for Govardhan Puja, elsewhere, that is not a mistake on either side. Hindu festivals follow the tithi (lunar day), and a tithi can begin in the middle of a day. Different panchangs use different rules for which calendar day a festival is assigned to, and regional traditions differ too.
| Festival | Date in this guide | Other calendars may show | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Saturday, 7 November | Sunday, 8 November | Chaturdashi tithi begins on 7 November and is still present at sunrise on 8 November in New Delhi. Calendars that follow the evening observance list the 7th; calendars that follow the pre-dawn abhyang snan, including Drik Panchang for New Delhi, list the 8th. |
| Govardhan Puja | Tuesday, 10 November | Monday, 9 November | Amavasya ends and Pratipada tithi begins around midday on 9 November. Calendars that go by the tithi at sunrise place the puja on the morning of the 10th; others list the 9th, when Pratipada begins. |
| Bhai Dooj | Wednesday, 11 November | Tuesday, 10 November | Bhai Dooj is observed on Dwitiya tithi, and the tilak is traditionally done in the afternoon (aparahna). Panchangs apply this rule differently, so some list the 10th. |
The main Diwali date, Sunday 8 November 2026, is the same across calendars. For the other days, follow the panchang your family or local temple uses.
Diwali 2026 gift and puja sets
- Lakshmi Puja Deluxe Set (₹3,899) — citrine tree with crystal diyas for the puja corner
- Gomti Chakra Puja Set (₹2,699) — a traditional Dhanteras and Lakshmi Puja pick
- Grand Diwali Hamper (₹5,499) — crystal tree, pyrite turtle, pyramid and pen in one gift box
- Diwali Diya Duo (₹2,199) — four amethyst and rose quartz crystal diyas
- Nazar Protection Set (₹1,399) — evil eye tree for the home and an evil eye bracelet
- Bhai Dooj Gift for Brother (₹1,999) — 7 chakra bracelet and pyrite pen
Order by 30 October for Dhanteras · 1 November for Diwali · 4 November for Bhai Dooj. Free shipping on prepaid orders; cash on delivery available.
Diwali 2026 Guides & Planning Resources
Planning beyond the main Diwali date? Use these related Calminds guides for the specific parts of the festival:
- Dhanteras 2026: Best Crystals to Buy for Wealth & Prosperity — for Dhanteras-specific crystal ideas.
- Diwali 2026 Crystal Gift Guide: Best Crystal for Every Rashi — for Rashi-wise gifting ideas.
- 10 Crystal Gift Ideas That Make the Perfect Diwali Present — for a practical gifting shortlist.
Why Does Diwali's Date Change Every Year?
Diwali is celebrated on Amavasya (the new moon) of the Hindu month of Kartik, based on the lunar calendar rather than the fixed Gregorian calendar. Because lunar months don't align exactly with solar months, the festival shifts by roughly 10–20 days each year — which is why Diwali can fall anywhere between mid-October and mid-November.
Why Is Diwali Celebrated?
Diwali, or Deepavali, means "a row of lamps". Different communities celebrate it for different reasons, and most of them share one idea: light winning over darkness.
- Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya: in the Ramayana tradition, the people of Ayodhya lit rows of diyas to welcome Rama, Sita and Lakshmana home after fourteen years of exile and the defeat of Ravana. This is the story most of North India tells.
- Goddess Lakshmi: Lakshmi is believed to have emerged from the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), and Kartik Amavasya is the night families welcome her into clean, well-lit homes with Lakshmi-Ganesh puja.
- Narakasura: Narak Chaturdashi marks Lord Krishna's victory, with Satyabhama, over the demon Narakasura. In much of South India this is the main Deepavali morning.
- Goddess Kali: in West Bengal, Odisha and Assam, the same Amavasya night is celebrated as Kali Puja.
- Jain tradition: Jains mark Diwali as the day of Lord Mahavira's nirvana.
- Sikh tradition: Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas, remembering Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji's release from the Gwalior Fort.
These are religious and cultural traditions, and families often hold more than one of them at once.
How Diwali Is Celebrated Across India
| Region | Main observance | What families usually do |
|---|---|---|
| North India | Lakshmi-Ganesh puja on Amavasya evening (8 November) | Diyas and lights across the home, rangoli, sweets and gifts for family and friends |
| West Bengal, Odisha, Assam | Kali Puja on the Amavasya night | Night-time worship of Goddess Kali, lamps for ancestors in some homes |
| Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana | Narak Chaturdashi as Deepavali | Pre-dawn oil bath, new clothes, sweets and crackers in the morning |
| Gujarat | Diwali closes the year; New Year (Bestu Varas) follows | Chopda pujan of new account books on Diwali, New Year greetings on Kartik Shukla Pratipada |
| Maharashtra | Lakshmi Puja, then Diwali Padwa and Bhau Beej | Faral (Diwali snacks), Padwa gifts between couples, Bhau Beej for siblings |
| Karnataka | Narak Chaturdashi as Deepavali, then Bali Padyami on Pratipada | Pre-dawn oil bath on Deepavali morning, and worship of King Bali on Bali Padyami |
Customs vary from family to family within each region as well.
Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat Timing
The most auspicious window for Lakshmi Puja is during Pradosh Kaal — the period after sunset — while the fixed Vrishabha lagna is rising. According to Drik Panchang, the timings for New Delhi on Sunday, 8 November 2026 are:
- Lakshmi Puja muhurat: 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM
- Pradosh Kaal: 5:31 PM to 8:09 PM
- Vrishabha Kaal: 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM
- Nishita Kaal (for midnight puja): 11:39 PM to 12:31 AM on 9 November
- Amavasya tithi: 11:27 AM on 8 November to 12:31 PM on 9 November
The muhurat shifts with each city's sunset. Drik Panchang's Lakshmi Puja muhurat for other cities (local time):
| City | Lakshmi Puja muhurat (Sun 8 Nov) |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | 5:54 PM – 7:50 PM |
| Noida | 5:54 PM – 7:49 PM |
| Gurgaon | 5:55 PM – 7:51 PM |
| Chandigarh | 5:52 PM – 7:46 PM |
| Jaipur | 6:03 PM – 7:59 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 6:22 PM – 8:20 PM |
| Mumbai | 6:27 PM – 8:27 PM |
| Pune | 6:24 PM – 8:24 PM |
| Hyderabad | 6:07 PM – 8:08 PM |
| Bengaluru | 6:17 PM – 8:20 PM |
| Chennai | 6:07 PM – 8:09 PM |
| Kolkata | 5:20 PM – 7:18 PM |
For a city not listed, check a local panchang for your location.
Getting your Diwali altar ready?
- Selenite Shubh Labh Plate — the Shubh Labh symbol for your pooja space
- 7 Chakra Tea Light Holder — made to hold a lit tea light, sits inside a rangoli
- Natural Green Jade Ganesha Idol — a permanent murti for Lakshmi Puja
View all Diwali pieces → · Order by 30 October for Dhanteras delivery.
Crystals to Keep Ready for Each Diwali Day
At Calminds, we believe each day of Diwali carries its own energy — and pairing it with the right Reiki-charged crystal can deepen your ritual.
| Day | Date | Crystal | Traditional association |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri 6 Nov | Citrine | The "merchant's stone" — chosen alongside gold purchases for wealth and abundance |
| Choti Diwali / Kali Chaudas | Sat 7 Nov | Selenite | The cleansing stone — used to clear stagnant energy, fitting for the last deep-clean before Lakshmi Puja |
| Lakshmi Puja | Sun 8 Nov | Green Jade or Rose Quartz Lakshmi-Ganesh | Prosperity and harmony together on the altar |
| Govardhan Puja | Tue 10 Nov | Green Aventurine | Gratitude and abundance — fitting for a day of giving thanks |
| Bhai Dooj | Wed 11 Nov | Amethyst | Protection and peace — a meaningful sibling gift |
Our guide to crystal Lakshmi Ganesh idols for Diwali pooja covers which stone to choose, correct altar placement, and why crystal idols are never immersed.
These are traditional and spiritual associations, not medical or financial claims.
When to Order So It Arrives in Time
Calminds delivers within 0–7 days across India, with free shipping on prepaid orders. Working back from each festival date, these are the safe last order dates — not the earliest, the latest.
| For this day | Date (2026) | Order by |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri 6 Nov | Fri 30 Oct |
| Choti Diwali / Kali Chaudas | Sat 7 Nov | Sat 31 Oct |
| Diwali & Lakshmi Puja | Sun 8 Nov | Sun 1 Nov |
| Govardhan Puja | Tue 10 Nov | Tue 3 Nov |
| Bhai Dooj | Wed 11 Nov | Wed 4 Nov |
Most Diwali gifting happens between Dhanteras and the main puja night — the 6th to the 8th of November in 2026. Courier networks get congested through late October and early November, so ordering ahead of these dates rather than on them is the safer call.
If you are still deciding what to give, our roundup of 10 crystal gift ideas for Diwali covers pieces suited to the puja itself — Lakshmi-Ganesh idols, Shubh Labh plates, crystal tea-light holders and trees — rather than generic hampers.
Crystal Care During Puja: What Not to Do
This is the part most Diwali crystal guides leave out, and it is the one that saves a piece from being ruined on the night. Diyas, water offerings and panchamrit all sit on the same altar as your crystals, and not every stone tolerates them.
| Stone | Water & abhishek | Diya flame & heat | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selenite (plates, Shubh Labh, towers) | Never | Keep flame off the stone | Gypsum at Mohs 2 — slowly dissolves in water, and loses its water of crystallisation when heated, so it dulls and crazes |
| Pyrite (trees, orgonite) | Never | Keep away | Iron sulfide — oxidises and stains in damp conditions |
| Orgonite / resin pieces | Wipe dry only | Keep away | Resin softens near heat and yellows in prolonged sunlight |
| Quartz family (clear quartz, amethyst, rose quartz, citrine) | Brief contact tolerated | Not in direct flame | Mohs 7 and water-stable, but amethyst and citrine can fade with strong heat and sustained light |
| Carved crystal idols | No immersion | Keep away | Polish and any adhesive joins are damaged by immersion — crystal idols are not immersed like clay ones |
The practical rule for an altar: keep diyas and water offerings on brass or steel, and set crystals beside them rather than under or behind them. A crystal tea-light holder is designed for a flame; a selenite plate is not.
How Calminds Crystals Enhance Your Diwali Puja
Every crystal at Calminds goes through our proprietary S.P.A.C.E. process — a structured Reiki-charging method developed by our founder, Sweeny Panjrath, a Certified Reiki Grandmaster with 15 years of Reiki practice. Unlike mass-produced décor, each piece is energetically prepared before it reaches your altar, so it's ready to support your Diwali intentions from the moment you unbox it.
Explore our Festival Special collection for Ganesha idols, Lakshmi-Ganesh pairs, and crystal tea-light holders curated specifically for this Diwali. If you are setting a rangoli or a puja thali, the 7 Chakra Tea Light Holder is only 2.5 cm high, so it sits within the arrangement rather than above it. For the Shubh Labh symbol on the altar itself, see the Selenite Shubh Labh Plate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact date of Diwali in 2026?
Diwali in India falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026, coinciding with Lakshmi Puja on Kartik Amavasya. The date is listed by India Post’s 2026 holiday calendar and Drik Panchang’s Diwali calendar. Sources: India Post | Drik Panchang
What time is Lakshmi Puja muhurat on Diwali 2026?
In New Delhi, the Lakshmi Puja muhurat on Sunday, 8 November 2026 is 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM, according to Drik Panchang, with Pradosh Kaal from 5:31 PM to 8:09 PM. Timings vary by city: for example, 6:27 PM to 8:27 PM in Mumbai, 6:17 PM to 8:20 PM in Bengaluru and 5:20 PM to 7:18 PM in Kolkata.
What are the five days of Diwali 2026?
The Diwali festival in 2026 runs from Dhanteras on Friday 6 November, Choti Diwali (Narak Chaturdashi) and Kali Chaudas on Saturday 7 November, Diwali and Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 November, Govardhan Puja on Tuesday 10 November, and Bhai Dooj on Wednesday 11 November.
Which crystal is best to buy on Dhanteras?
Citrine is a popular choice for Dhanteras and is traditionally associated with wealth, abundance, and prosperity — making it a fitting companion to gold and silver purchases.
When should I order Diwali gifts to get them in time?
Calminds delivers within 0–7 days across India. For Dhanteras on 6 November, order by 30 October; for Diwali itself on 8 November, order by 1 November. Earlier is safer, because courier networks congest through late October. See our Diwali crystal gift ideas to shortlist before you order.
Can I put water or panchamrit on a crystal during puja?
Not on selenite or pyrite. Selenite is gypsum at Mohs 2 and slowly dissolves in water; pyrite is an iron sulfide and stains as it oxidises. The quartz family — clear quartz, amethyst, rose quartz, citrine — tolerates brief contact. Carved crystal idols should never be immersed, unlike clay ones.
Can I place a diya on a crystal plate?
No. Keep the flame off the stone. Gypsum loses its water of crystallisation when heated and will dull or craze, and resin orgonite softens. Set diyas on brass or steel beside your crystals, or use a piece made for a flame such as a crystal tea-light holder.
When is Dhanteras 2026?
Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday, 6 November 2026. Also called Dhantrayodashi, it is the first day of the five-day Diwali festival, which ends with Bhai Dooj on Wednesday, 11 November. In New Delhi, the Dhanteras puja muhurat is 6:02 PM to 7:57 PM (as per Drik Panchang; timings vary by city). It is the traditional day to buy gold, silver or new utensils, and many families now add a prosperity crystal such as citrine or pyrite; our Dhanteras crystals guide covers which stone suits which intention. To get a Calminds crystal in time for Dhanteras, order by 30 October.
When is Choti Diwali 2026?
Choti Diwali, also called Narak Chaturdashi, falls on Saturday, 7 November 2026, the day before Diwali. Families light lamps that evening, and Kali Chaudas is observed the same night. Because Chaturdashi tithi is still present at sunrise on 8 November in New Delhi, Drik Panchang places the pre-dawn abhyang snan on the morning of Sunday 8 November, 5:41 AM to 6:38 AM, so follow your local panchang for the snan.
When is Govardhan Puja 2026?
Govardhan Puja 2026 is on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, two days after Diwali this year. The same day is observed as Bali Pratipada in Karnataka and as Diwali Padwa in Maharashtra, where husbands traditionally give their wives a gift; see our Diwali gift for wife guide.
When is Bhai Dooj 2026?
Bhai Dooj 2026 is on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, the last day of the Diwali festival. In New Delhi, the tilak (aparahna) time is 1:10 PM to 3:20 PM, according to Drik Panchang. To get a Bhai Dooj gift delivered in time, order by 4 November.
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