Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
Lakshmi Puja on Kartika Amavasya (Purnimanta) during Pradosh.
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- CategoryFestival Major
- DeityMaa Lakshmi
- Defining tithi / momentKrishna Paksha Amavasya: to
- Lunar monthAshwin Krishna Paksha (Amanta) · Kartika Krishna Paksha (Purnimanta)
Timings on Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Pradosh Kaal to 2 h 38 min · 08/11/2026 (Sun)
Rule applied: Smarta — The tithi covers the required time on this day only.
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How this festival is celebrated in different regions, with the regional names and each date's rule.
How the date is determined
- In the Amanta system (months end at the new moon) this is Ashwin Krishna Paksha Amavasya; in the Purnimanta system used in most of North India (months end at the full moon) the same day is called Kartika Krishna Paksha Amavasya.
- It falls on the day when this tithi prevails during Pradosh Kaal — the first fifth of the night after sunset.
- If the tithi prevails at that time on two consecutive days, the second day is taken only if the tithi lasts at least 24 minutes into it; otherwise the first day is taken.
- If the tithi does not touch that period on any day (a kshaya tithi), the Hindu day on which the tithi prevails longest is used.
- In a year with an Adhik month of the same name, it is observed in the regular (Nija) month.
Traditional variation
When Amavasya covers Pradosh on two evenings, the second evening is preferred only if Amavasya lasts at least one ghati (24 minutes) into its Pradosh. Dharmashastra authorities differ; check your regional Panchang.
This is the date given by the rule shown above for the selected place. It is not the only valid date: regional Panchangs, family customs and sampradayas may observe it on a different day.
Rule source: Tithi–kaal rule of the Dharmashastra digests (Nirnaya Sindhu / Dharma Sindhu), as applied by modern drik-ganita (computed) Panchangs
Traditions may vary by region and Panchang convention. Times are shown for the selected place, time zone and calculation profile.
Calculated with engine 1.4.2 · rules rules-2026-09-29-a0a4505e · profile north-lahiri-calibrated v1 · ayanamsa lahiri_drik_compat · astronomy-engine@2.1.19 · Asia/Kolkata
Dates in 2026
| Date | Defining tithi / moment | Time windows | Decision notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2026 (Sun)
Next
Ashwin Krishna Paksha (Amanta) · Kartika Krishna Paksha (Purnimanta) |
Krishna Paksha Amavasya: to |
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Standard rule applied |
Dates in 2027
| Date | Defining tithi / moment | Time windows | Decision notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29/10/2027 (Fri)
Ashwin Krishna Paksha (Amanta) · Kartika Krishna Paksha (Purnimanta) |
Krishna Paksha Amavasya: to |
|
Standard rule applied |