Diwali 2029: date and puja muhurat

The festival of lights, on the Amavasya of Kartika (Ashwin in the amanta calendar).

Dates and times for New Delhi, India

Diwali 2029

Monday, 5 November 2029 · Lakshmi Puja 6:05 PM – 8:01 PM

Ashwin Krishna Amavasya (Kartika, purnimanta): 1:45 PM, 5 Nov – 9:54 AM, 6 Nov

Diwali 2030

Saturday, 26 October 2030 · Lakshmi Puja 6:46 PM – 8:14 PM

Ashwin Krishna Amavasya (Kartika, purnimanta): 4:41 AM, 26 Oct – 1:47 AM, 27 Oct

Diwali dates 2029–2033

YearDate and muhurat
2029Monday, 5 November 2029 · Lakshmi Puja 6:05 PM – 8:01 PM
2030Saturday, 26 October 2030 · Lakshmi Puja 6:46 PM – 8:14 PM
2031Friday, 14 November 2031 · Lakshmi Puja 5:32 PM – 7:28 PM
2032Tuesday, 2 November 2032 · Lakshmi Puja 6:16 PM – 8:11 PM
2033Saturday, 22 October 2033 · Lakshmi Puja 7:01 PM – 8:17 PM

Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

Diwali 2029 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiMonday, 5 November 2029 · Lakshmi Puja 6:05 PM – 8:01 PM
MumbaiMonday, 5 November 2029 · Lakshmi Puja 6:38 PM – 8:34 PM
KolkataMonday, 5 November 2029 · Lakshmi Puja 5:32 PM – 7:30 PM
ChennaiMonday, 5 November 2029 · Lakshmi Puja 6:18 PM – 8:09 PM
BengaluruMonday, 5 November 2029 · Lakshmi Puja 6:29 PM – 8:20 PM
HyderabadMonday, 5 November 2029 · Lakshmi Puja 6:19 PM – 8:13 PM
PuneMonday, 5 November 2029 · Lakshmi Puja 6:36 PM – 8:31 PM
AhmedabadMonday, 5 November 2029 · Lakshmi Puja 6:34 PM – 8:32 PM

The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.

What it is

The festival of lights, on the Amavasya of Kartika (Ashwin in the amanta calendar). It celebrates Rama's return to Ayodhya and welcomes Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity.

Why it matters

The festival of lights: Rama's return to Ayodhya, and an evening to welcome Lakshmi into clean, bright homes.

How it is traditionally kept

Homes cleaned and lit with lamps, rangoli at the door, and Lakshmi Puja at the evening (pradosh) muhurat.

  1. Clean and decorate the home; draw rangoli at the door
  2. Light diyas inside and outside
  3. Perform Lakshmi–Ganesh puja at the evening (pradosh) muhurat
  4. Share sweets and visit family and friends
  5. Keep a lamp burning through the night, as custom allows

Across India

A five-day festival from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj; Kali Puja in West Bengal falls on the same night.

Questions

When is Diwali in 2029?

Diwali is on Monday, 5 November 2029, by the Krishna Amavasya, computed for New Delhi.

When is Diwali in 2030?

Diwali is on Saturday, 26 October 2030, by the Krishna Amavasya, computed for New Delhi.

What is the Lakshmi Puja time for Diwali?

For New Delhi: 6:05 PM – 8:01 PM on Monday, 5 November. Times differ a little between cities.

What is Diwali?

The festival of lights, on the Amavasya of Kartika (Ashwin in the amanta calendar). It celebrates Rama's return to Ayodhya and welcomes Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity.

When is Diwali in 2031?

Friday, 14 November 2031 · Lakshmi Puja 5:32 PM – 7:28 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Diwali in 2032?

Tuesday, 2 November 2032 · Lakshmi Puja 6:16 PM – 8:11 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Diwali in 2033?

Saturday, 22 October 2033 · Lakshmi Puja 7:01 PM – 8:17 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

How is Diwali celebrated across India?

A five-day festival from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj; Kali Puja in West Bengal falls on the same night.

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