Diwali 2026: When Will Diwali Be Celebrated? Know the Date, Significance, and Worship Rituals

Diwali 2026

The auspicious festival of Diwali is celebrated with great enthusiasm on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month. On this day, diyas are lit in every house, Rangoli is made, and Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshipped. It is believed that on this day, Goddess Lakshmi comes to earth in the house where there is purity and peace. In this article, we will tell you when the festival of Diwali will be celebrated in the year 2026.

Diwali 2026 Date and Auspicious Time 

According to the Panchang, the Kartik Amavasya tithi will begin on 8 November at 11:27 PM and will end on 9 November at 12:31 PM. Therefore, this year the festival of Diwali will be celebrated on 8 November 2026.

Auspicious Muhurat for Diwali Pujan

Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 05:54 PM to 07:50 PM
Pradosh Kaal: 05:31 PM to 08:09 PM
Vrishabha Kaal: 05:54 PM to 07:50 PM

Importance of Lakshmi Puja on Diwali 

The night of Diwali is considered very sacred and the night of accomplishment. On this day, Lord Shri Ram returned to his city, Ayodhya, after spending 14 years in exile (Vanvaas) and killing Ravan. The people of Ayodhya welcomed him by lighting ghee diyas. Since then, Diwali is celebrated every year as the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. Worshiping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on this day brings wealth, happiness, prosperity, and blessings.

Diwali Puja Vidhi

• Clean the house thoroughly before Diwali.
• In the evening, make rangoli at the main entrance and make footprints of rice or flour to welcome Goddess Lakshmi.
• During the auspicious period, place a clean stool at the place of worship and spread a red or yellow cloth on it. Install the idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on it.
• Keep water and mango leaves in an earthen or copper kalash in front of the idol.
• After this, offer Roli, Akshat, Kalava, and flowers to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
• Offer kheel-batasha, sweets, fruits, and coconut to the Goddess.
• Also offer betel nut (supari) and cloves on a betel leaf.
• Light many diyas of ghee and mustard oil.
• Light a big diya in front of Goddess Lakshmi.
• Recite Sri Sukta or chant the mantras of Goddess Lakshmi.
• Perform Aarti of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha by lighting incense sticks.
• Finally, ask for forgiveness for the mistakes made in the puja.

Pay special attention to these things on Diwali. 

• Light a diya in every corner of the house and do not keep it in darkness on the evening of Diwali.
• Light a diya in every room and at the main entrance.
• Respect the elders of the house and avoid quarreling or speaking bitter words to anyone.
• After the puja, offer Prasad of Goddess Lakshmi to all the family members.