Diwali 2042: 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 2042
Wednesday, 12 November 2042 · Lakshmi Puja 5:39 PM – 7:35 PM
Ashwin Krishna Amavasya (Kartika, purnimanta): 11:30 PM, 11 Nov – 1:58 AM, 13 Nov
Diwali 2043
Sunday, 1 November 2043 · Lakshmi Puja 6:23 PM – 8:11 PM
Ashwin Krishna Amavasya (Kartika, purnimanta): 11:22 PM, 31 Oct – 1:27 AM, 2 Nov
Diwali dates 2042–2046
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2042 | Wednesday, 12 November 2042 · Lakshmi Puja 5:39 PM – 7:35 PM |
| 2043 | Sunday, 1 November 2043 · Lakshmi Puja 6:23 PM – 8:11 PM |
| 2044 | Thursday, 20 October 2044 · Lakshmi Puja 7:08 PM – 8:18 PM |
| 2045 | Wednesday, 8 November 2045 · Lakshmi Puja 5:54 PM – 7:50 PM |
| 2046 | Sunday, 28 October 2046 · Lakshmi Puja 6:38 PM – 8:13 PM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Diwali 2042 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Wednesday, 12 November 2042 · Lakshmi Puja 5:39 PM – 7:35 PM |
| Mumbai | Wednesday, 12 November 2042 · Lakshmi Puja 6:13 PM – 8:13 PM |
| Kolkata | Wednesday, 12 November 2042 · Lakshmi Puja 5:05 PM – 7:04 PM |
| Chennai | Wednesday, 12 November 2042 · Lakshmi Puja 5:52 PM – 7:54 PM |
| Bengaluru | Wednesday, 12 November 2042 · Lakshmi Puja 6:03 PM – 8:05 PM |
| Hyderabad | Wednesday, 12 November 2042 · Lakshmi Puja 5:52 PM – 7:53 PM |
| Pune | Wednesday, 12 November 2042 · Lakshmi Puja 6:09 PM – 8:09 PM |
| Ahmedabad | Wednesday, 12 November 2042 · Lakshmi Puja 6:08 PM – 8:06 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.
- Clean and decorate the home; draw rangoli at the door
- Light diyas inside and outside
- Perform Lakshmi–Ganesh puja at the evening (pradosh) muhurat
- Share sweets and visit family and friends
- 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 2042?
Diwali is on Wednesday, 12 November 2042, by the Krishna Amavasya, computed for New Delhi.
When is Diwali in 2043?
Diwali is on Sunday, 1 November 2043, by the Krishna Amavasya, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Lakshmi Puja time for Diwali?
For New Delhi: 5:39 PM – 7:35 PM on Wednesday, 12 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 2044?
Thursday, 20 October 2044 · Lakshmi Puja 7:08 PM – 8:18 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Diwali in 2045?
Wednesday, 8 November 2045 · Lakshmi Puja 5:54 PM – 7:50 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Diwali in 2046?
Sunday, 28 October 2046 · Lakshmi Puja 6:38 PM – 8:13 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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