Diwali 2026 Panchang: 5 Days Left! Check Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, Panchang and Amavasya Timings

Diwali 2026 is approaching, and with just five days left for the festival, preparations are picking up across India. Celebrated on Sunday, November 8, Diwali marks the Amavasya of the Hindu month of Kartik and is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. From decorating homes with diyas and rangoli to performing Lakshmi Puja during the auspicious evening muhurat, devotees observe the festival with prayers for wealth, prosperity and happiness. As the main celebration draws closer, knowing the Diwali 2026 Panchang, Amavasya Tithi and Lakshmi Puja timings becomes important for planning the rituals.

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Diwali 2026: Date and Panchang Details

Diwali is observed on the Amavasya of the Hindu lunar month of Kartik according to the Purnimanta calendar. The day is considered significant for Lakshmi Puja, prayers for prosperity and traditional festive rituals.

Panchang Detail	Date and Time
Diwali date	Sunday, November 8, 2026
Tithi	Krishna Chaturdashi until 11:28 AM, followed by Amavasya
Nakshatra	Swati until approximately 7:24 AM on November 9
Yoga	Ayushman until approximately 3:03 AM on November 9
Karana	Shakuni until 11:28 AM, followed by Chatushpada
Paksha	Krishna Paksha
Hindu month	Kartik (Purnimanta); Ashwin (Amanta)
Vikram Samvat	2083
Shaka Samvat	1948
Day	Sunday (Ravivara)
Sunrise in New Delhi	6:38 AM
Sunset in New Delhi	5:31 PM

Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat

Lakshmi Puja is the main religious observance on Diwali. Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, and Lord Ganesha, who is associated with wisdom and the removal of obstacles.

Important Muhurat	Timing in New Delhi
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat	5:54 PM – 7:50 PM
Pradosh Kaal	5:31 PM – 8:09 PM
Vrishabha Kaal	5:54 PM – 7:50 PM
Godhuli Muhurat	5:31 PM – 5:57 PM
Nishita Muhurat	11:38 PM – 12:31 AM (November 9)
Brahma Muhurat	4:53 AM – 5:45 AM
Abhijit Muhurat	11:42 AM – 12:26 PM

Diwali 2026: Amavasya Tithi Timings

Amavasya is the central lunar observance associated with Diwali. In New Delhi, Krishna Chaturdashi will end at approximately 11:28 AM on November 8, after which Amavasya will begin. The Amavasya Tithi will continue until approximately 12:32 PM on November 9. The timing of Amavasya is important because the main Diwali worship is traditionally performed when the relevant tithi prevails during the evening Pradosh period.

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Diwali 2026 Nakshatra, Yoga and Karana

The five principal elements of the Hindu Panchang help devotees understand the day's traditional astrological calendar.

Swati Nakshatra

Swati Nakshatra will prevail on Diwali in New Delhi until approximately 7:24 AM on November 9. It is traditionally associated with independence, movement and flexibility. Nakshatra timings can be useful for people who follow muhurat-based practices for religious observances and other activities.

Ayushman Yoga

Ayushman Yoga will continue until approximately 3:03 AM on November 9, after which Saubhagya Yoga will begin. In traditional Panchang interpretations, Ayushman is associated with longevity, well-being and vitality.

Karana

Shakuni Karana will prevail until approximately 11:28 AM on November 8, followed by Chatushpada Karana. Naga Karana will begin later that night and continue into November 9. Karana is one of the five essential components used in calculating the Hindu Panchang.

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Diwali 2026 Rahu Kaal: Inauspicious Timings

Rahu Kaal is traditionally considered an unfavourable period for beginning certain important activities, including auspicious ceremonies. Devotees who follow this practice may prefer to avoid starting new ventures during this interval.

Period	Timing in New Delhi
Rahu Kaal	4:09 PM – 5:31 PM
Yamaganda	12:04 PM – 1:26 PM
Gulika Kaal	2:47 PM – 4:09 PM
Varjyam	11:49 AM – 1:32 PM
Dur Muhurat	4:04 PM – 4:47 PM

Diwali 2026: Sunrise, Sunset and Moon Timings

Sunrise and sunset help establish the daily Panchang and the beginning of the evening worship period. The following timings apply to New Delhi.

Solar and Lunar Event	Timing
Sunrise	6:38 AM
Sunset	5:31 PM
Moonrise	Approximately 6:35 AM on November 9
Moonset	Approximately 4:39 PM on November 8