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Diwali will be observed across India on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Homes, workplaces and places of worship traditionally mark the occasion with lamps, prayers, rangoli, festive food and family gatherings. Lakshmi Puja is generally performed during Pradosh Kaal, but the suitable window changes with location.

### Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja timings in major Indian cities

- Delhi: 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM IST

- Mumbai: 6:27 PM to 8:27 PM IST

- Bengaluru: 6:18 PM to 8:20 PM IST

- Hyderabad: 6:08 PM to 8:08 PM IST

- Chennai: 6:07 PM to 8:00 PM IST

- Kolkata: 5:20 PM to 7:19 PM IST

- Ahmedabad: 6:22 PM to 8:21 PM IST

These timings are city-centre calculations. Readers in neighbouring districts should check a Panchang calculated for their exact location before fixing the puja time.

Practices differ across India. Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja is prominent in many northern and western regions, while Kali Puja is central to celebrations in parts of eastern India. Business communities may observe Chopda Puja, and several southern traditions follow their own Deepavali customs. These are regional practices, not a single compulsory format.

For a simple puja sequence and a fuller explanation of the rituals and traditions, read the India News Grid guide: Diwali 2026 Puja Guide: Muhurat, Lakshmi Puja Rituals and Traditions Worth Preserving- https://www.indianewsgrid.com/articles/diwali-2026-puja-guide-muhurat-lakshmi-puja-rituals-and-traditions-worth-preserving-1794123913450).

Keep diyas away from curtains and children, do not leave flames unattended, and use fireworks only where legally permitted and safe. For family- or sampradaya-specific observances, follow the guidance of your family priest or local temple.