Diwali 2026
दीपावली
🎉 Major Festival
Sunday, 8 November 2026
🙏 Deity: Lakshmi & Ganesha
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198 days away
📖 Significance of Diwali
The Festival of Lights — India's biggest festival. Celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya, the victory of light over darkness. Lakshmi puja is performed for wealth and prosperity.
🪔 Rituals & Puja Vidhi
1Lakshmi-Ganesh puja in the evening
2Lighting diyas and candles
3Decorating with rangoli
4Exchanging gifts and sweets
5Firecrackers
🍽️ Fasting Rules (Vrat Vidhi)
Optional fast until evening Lakshmi puja
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali (दीपावली) falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
What is the significance of Diwali?
The Festival of Lights — India's biggest festival. Celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya, the victory of light over darkness. Lakshmi puja is performed for wealth and prosperity.
How to wish someone on Diwali?
You can say “Happy Diwali” or “Happy Diwali, दीपावली की शुभकामनाएं”.