Diwali 2026 Panchang: Tithi, Nakshatra, Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, Rahu Kaal and Shubh Timings

Diwali 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8, with devotees across India preparing for Lakshmi Puja, lighting diyas and praying for prosperity and happiness. According to the Hindu Panchang, the main festival falls during Kartik Amavasya, the new moon day associated with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.

The Diwali 2026 Panchang provides important details about the tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise, sunset and auspicious timings for the day. In New Delhi, Amavasya will begin after Krishna Chaturdashi ends at approximately 11:28 AM on November 8. The Lakshmi Puja muhurat is from 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM, making the evening the key period for the main Diwali worship.

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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