Diwali 2076: 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 2076
Tuesday, 27 October 2076 · Lakshmi Puja 6:41 PM – 8:13 PM
Ashwin Krishna Amavasya (Kartika, purnimanta): 1:40 AM, 27 Oct – 2:21 AM, 28 Oct
Diwali 2077
Monday, 15 November 2077 · Lakshmi Puja 5:27 PM – 7:23 PM
Ashwin Krishna Amavasya (Kartika, purnimanta): 8:34 PM, 14 Nov – 10:31 PM, 15 Nov
Diwali dates 2076–2080
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2076 | Tuesday, 27 October 2076 · Lakshmi Puja 6:41 PM – 8:13 PM |
| 2077 | Monday, 15 November 2077 · Lakshmi Puja 5:27 PM – 7:23 PM |
| 2078 | Thursday, 3 November 2078 · Lakshmi Puja 7:50 PM – 8:10 PM |
| 2079 | Tuesday, 24 October 2079 · Lakshmi Puja 6:55 PM – 8:15 PM |
| 2080 | Monday, 11 November 2080 · Lakshmi Puja 5:42 PM – 7:38 PM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Diwali 2076 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Tuesday, 27 October 2076 · Lakshmi Puja 6:41 PM – 8:13 PM |
| Mumbai | Tuesday, 27 October 2076 · Lakshmi Puja 7:14 PM – 8:37 PM |
| Kolkata | Tuesday, 27 October 2076 · Lakshmi Puja 6:06 PM – 7:33 PM |
| Chennai | Tuesday, 27 October 2076 · Lakshmi Puja 6:53 PM – 8:11 PM |
| Bengaluru | Tuesday, 27 October 2076 · Lakshmi Puja 7:04 PM – 8:22 PM |
| Hyderabad | Tuesday, 27 October 2076 · Lakshmi Puja 6:54 PM – 8:16 PM |
| Pune | Tuesday, 27 October 2076 · Lakshmi Puja 7:11 PM – 8:33 PM |
| Ahmedabad | Tuesday, 27 October 2076 · Lakshmi Puja 7:09 PM – 8:36 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 2076?
Diwali is on Tuesday, 27 October 2076, by the Krishna Amavasya, computed for New Delhi.
When is Diwali in 2077?
Diwali is on Monday, 15 November 2077, by the Krishna Amavasya, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Lakshmi Puja time for Diwali?
For New Delhi: 6:41 PM – 8:13 PM on Tuesday, 27 October. 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 2078?
Thursday, 3 November 2078 · Lakshmi Puja 7:50 PM – 8:10 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Diwali in 2079?
Tuesday, 24 October 2079 · Lakshmi Puja 6:55 PM – 8:15 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Diwali in 2080?
Monday, 11 November 2080 · Lakshmi Puja 5:42 PM – 7:38 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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