Quick Answer
Diwali 2026 in India falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The Lakshmi Puja muhurat is expected between approximately 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM (timing varies slightly by city). The five-day celebration runs from Dhanteras on 6 November to Bhai Dooj on Wednesday 11 November.
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 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: At a Glance
| Day | Date (2026) | Significance | Puja or gift set |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Friday, 6 November | Buying gold, silver, and new utensils to invite wealth | Gomti Chakra Puja Set |
| Choti Diwali (Naraka Chaturdashi) | Saturday, 7 November | Deep cleaning the home, lighting lamps to ward off negativity | Diwali Diya Duo |
| Diwali & Lakshmi Puja | Sunday, 8 November | Main day — worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha | Lakshmi Puja Deluxe Set |
| Govardhan Puja | Tuesday, 10 November | Honouring Lord Krishna and gratitude for abundance | Grand Diwali Hamper |
| Bhai Dooj | Wednesday, 11 November | Celebrating the sibling bond | Bhai Dooj Gift for Brother |
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 diya flame, 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.
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.
Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat Timing
The most auspicious window for Lakshmi Puja is during Pradosh Kaal — the period shortly after sunset. For 8 November 2026, Lakshmi Puja Muhurat falls within Pradosh Kaal on the evening of 8 November 2026 — generally between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM, depending on your city. We recommend checking your local Panchang closer to the festival for the exact window.
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 | Sat 7 Nov | Selenite | The cleansing stone — used to clear stagnant energy, fitting for the deep-clean day |
| 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 | 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 — genuinely 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 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026, according to the Hindu lunar calendar's Kartik Amavasya.
What time is Lakshmi Puja muhurat on Diwali 2026?
The Lakshmi Puja muhurat is expected between approximately 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM on 8 November 2026, though exact timing varies by city — check a local panchang closer to the date for precision.
What are the five days of Diwali 2026?
The five-day Diwali celebration runs from Dhanteras on 6 November, Choti Diwali on 7 November, Diwali and Lakshmi Puja on 8 November, Govardhan Puja on 10 November, and Bhai Dooj on 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 genuinely 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.
Want personalised guidance for your Diwali puja setup?
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