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Diwali · Lakshmi Puja 2026— date, story & how it’s kept
The festival of lights — Lakshmi puja on the new-moon night.
when it falls
- 2026
- Sunday, 8 November 2026
- 2027
- Friday, 29 October 2027
Set by the Amavasya of Ashwina, by the amanta reckoning. Dates follow the tithi at local sunrise — your city can differ by a day.
the story
On the Kartika new-moon night, lamps are lit to welcome Lakshmi and to mark Rama's return to Ayodhya. The darkest night of the month is turned into the brightest with light.
how it’s kept
Light rows of diyas, draw rangoli, and worship Lakshmi and Ganesha in the pradosh hour for prosperity and grace.
this day honours
Lakshmi and Ganesha
keep Diwali · Lakshmi Puja with Sankalp
The app knows the festival mornings before you do — the panchang works fully offline, and each morning can open with a darshan of the deity you choose.