Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja muhurat
Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
City-wise Lakshmi Puja muhurat (summary)
Lakshmi-Ganesh puja is best in Pradosh kaal while Amavasya lasts. Vrishabha kaal (fixed ascendant) and Nishita kaal are also listed.
| City | Lakshmi Puja muhurat (Pradosh kaal) | Vrishabha kaal (fixed ascendant) | Nishita kaal (Mahanisha puja) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 5:31 PM – 7:55 PM | 5:54 PM – 7:50 PM | 11:41 PM – 12:29 AM |
| Mumbai | 6:02 PM – 8:26 PM | 6:27 PM – 8:27 PM | 11:58 PM – 12:46 AM |
| Bengaluru | 5:51 PM – 8:15 PM | 6:18 PM – 8:20 PM | 11:39 PM – 12:27 AM |
| Kolkata | 4:55 PM – 7:19 PM | 5:20 PM – 7:19 PM | 10:56 PM – 11:44 PM |
| Chennai | 5:40 PM – 8:04 PM | 6:07 PM – 8:09 PM | 11:28 PM – 12:16 AM |
| Hyderabad | 5:41 PM – 8:05 PM | 6:08 PM – 8:08 PM | 11:35 PM – 12:23 AM |
| Pune | 5:58 PM – 8:22 PM | 6:24 PM – 8:24 PM | 11:54 PM – 12:42 AM |
| Jaipur | 5:39 PM – 8:03 PM | 6:03 PM – 8:00 PM | 11:46 PM – 12:34 AM |
| Ahmedabad | 5:58 PM – 8:22 PM | 6:22 PM – 8:21 PM | 11:59 PM – 12:47 AM |
| Lucknow | 5:19 PM – 7:43 PM | 5:43 PM – 7:39 PM | 11:26 PM – 12:14 AM |
Times in IST. Source: this site's Panchang engine — each city's sunrise/sunset, Amavasya tithi and ascendant. Search any other city below. A few minutes' difference from local almanacs is possible.
City-wise muhurat and timings
Sunday, 8 November 2026 · Delhi · UTC+05:30
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Lakshmi Puja muhurat (Pradosh kaal)
5:31 PM – 7:55 PM
Vrishabha kaal (fixed ascendant)
5:54 PM – 7:50 PM
While Taurus is rising
Nishita kaal (Mahanisha puja)
11:41 PM – 9 November 2026, 12:29 AM
- Sunrise
- 6:38 AM
- Sunset
- 5:31 PM
- Moonrise
- 5:36 AM
- Tithi
- 8 November 2026, 11:28 AM → 9 November 2026, 12:32 PM
What each window means
- Pradosh kaal: About 2 h 24 m after sunset — the main puja time for households.
- Vrishabha kaal: Fixed ascendant — traditionally chosen so that prosperity stays.
- Nishita kaal: Around midnight — Mahanisha puja tradition.
Get ready
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Based on traditional numerology and Panchang calculation; local traditions may differ. Not a guarantee or prediction.