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Diwali 2026 Date Confusion: Is Diwali on November 8 or 9? Know Lakshmi Puja Muhurat and Tithi details.
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News18•15-10-2026, 09:21
Diwali 2026 Date Confusion: Is Diwali on November 8 or 9? Know Lakshmi Puja Muhurat and Tithi details.
- •The festival of Diwali is celebrated every year on Kartik Amavasya during the Pradosh period.
- •According to the Vedic Panchang, Kartik Amavasya begins on Sunday, November 8 at 11:27 AM and lasts until Monday, November 9 at 12:31 PM.
- •Although Udayatithi falls on November 9, Diwali will be celebrated on November 8 because the Pradosh period and Amavasya coincide on that evening.
- •On November 8, the Pradosh period starts at 5:31 PM while Amavasya Tithi is actively ongoing.
- •The auspicious timing for Lakshmi Puja on Diwali is from 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM, giving devotees a duration of 1 hour and 56 minutes.
Key Questions Answered
Diwali 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8. Although Kartik Amavasya falls on November 9 according to Udayatithi, the Pradosh period does not fall on Amavasya that day. On November 8, the Pradosh period coincides with Amavasya, making it the scripturally correct date.
On November 8, 2026, the auspicious timing for Lakshmi Puja is from 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM, providing a duration of 1 hour and 56 minutes. This puja is recommended to be performed during the Sthir Lagna and Pradosh period.
This year's Diwali coincides with Ayushman Yoga, which lasts from early morning until 3:03 AM on November 9, and is considered favorable for health and longevity. Additionally, Swati Nakshatra will prevail from early morning through the entire night.
