Lakshmi Puja Muhurat 2026
Diwali Sunday, 8 November 2026: puja times by city
Updated
Lakshmi Puja 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. In New Delhi the puja muhurat is 5:55 PM – 7:51 PM (Pradosh Kaal with Vrishabha lagna, during Amavasya). Other cities differ by a few minutes to over an hour, so pick your city below: every time is calculated for that city's own sunset and sky.
Lakshmi Puja muhurat for your city
Lakshmi Puja muhurat 2026 in major Indian cities
| City | Date | Lakshmi Puja muhurat | Pradosh Kaal | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 8 November | 5:55 PM – 7:51 PM | 5:31 PM – 7:55 PM | 5:31 PM |
| Mumbai | 8 November | 6:28 PM – 8:26 PM | 6:02 PM – 8:26 PM | 6:02 PM |
| Kolkata | 8 November | 5:22 PM – 7:20 PM | 4:56 PM – 7:20 PM | 4:56 PM |
| Chennai | 8 November | 6:08 PM – 8:04 PM | 5:40 PM – 8:04 PM | 5:40 PM |
| Bengaluru | 8 November | 6:19 PM – 8:15 PM | 5:51 PM – 8:15 PM | 5:51 PM |
| Hyderabad | 8 November | 6:09 PM – 8:06 PM | 5:42 PM – 8:06 PM | 5:42 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 8 November | 6:23 PM – 8:22 PM | 5:58 PM – 8:22 PM | 5:58 PM |
| Pune | 8 November | 6:25 PM – 8:23 PM | 5:59 PM – 8:23 PM | 5:59 PM |
| Jaipur | 8 November | 6:04 PM – 8:01 PM | 5:40 PM – 8:04 PM | 5:40 PM |
| Lucknow | 8 November | 5:44 PM – 7:40 PM | 5:19 PM – 7:43 PM | 5:19 PM |
| Kanpur | 8 November | 5:47 PM – 7:43 PM | 5:22 PM – 7:46 PM | 5:22 PM |
| Nagpur | 8 November | 6:01 PM – 7:59 PM | 5:35 PM – 7:59 PM | 5:35 PM |
| Indore | 8 November | 6:10 PM – 8:09 PM | 5:45 PM – 8:09 PM | 5:45 PM |
| Bhopal | 8 November | 6:03 PM – 8:01 PM | 5:38 PM – 8:02 PM | 5:38 PM |
| Patna | 8 November | 5:29 PM – 7:26 PM | 5:04 PM – 7:28 PM | 5:04 PM |
| Vadodara | 8 November | 6:23 PM – 8:21 PM | 5:57 PM – 8:21 PM | 5:57 PM |
| Surat | 8 November | 6:26 PM – 8:24 PM | 6:00 PM – 8:24 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Visakhapatnam | 8 November | 5:50 PM – 7:47 PM | 5:23 PM – 7:47 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Ludhiana | 8 November | 5:56 PM – 7:51 PM | 5:33 PM – 7:57 PM | 5:33 PM |
| Agra | 8 November | 5:54 PM – 7:51 PM | 5:30 PM – 7:54 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Nashik | 8 November | 6:23 PM – 8:21 PM | 5:57 PM – 8:21 PM | 5:57 PM |
| Varanasi | 8 November | 5:38 PM – 7:35 PM | 5:13 PM – 7:37 PM | 5:13 PM |
| Ranchi | 8 November | 5:32 PM – 7:31 PM | 5:07 PM – 7:31 PM | 5:07 PM |
| Coimbatore | 8 November | 6:24 PM – 8:20 PM | 5:56 PM – 8:20 PM | 5:56 PM |
| Kochi | 8 November | 6:28 PM – 8:24 PM | 6:00 PM – 8:24 PM | 6:00 PM |
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Lakshmi Puja muhurat 2026 outside India
| City | Date | Lakshmi Puja muhurat | Pradosh Kaal | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 8 November | 4:36 PM – 6:13 PM | 4:22 PM – 6:46 PM | 4:22 PM |
| New York | 8 November | 5:03 PM – 6:51 PM | 4:44 PM – 7:08 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Los Angeles | 8 November | 5:15 PM – 7:07 PM | 4:54 PM – 7:18 PM | 4:54 PM |
| San Francisco | 8 November | 5:24 PM – 7:14 PM | 5:04 PM – 7:28 PM | 5:04 PM |
| Chicago | 8 November | 4:54 PM – 6:42 PM | 4:36 PM – 7:00 PM | 4:36 PM |
| Houston | 8 November | 5:52 PM – 7:47 PM | 5:30 PM – 7:54 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Toronto | 8 November | 5:17 PM – 7:03 PM | 4:59 PM – 7:23 PM | 4:59 PM |
| Vancouver | 8 November | 4:54 PM – 6:35 PM | 4:40 PM – 7:04 PM | 4:40 PM |
| Dubai | 8 November | 5:59 PM – 7:56 PM | 5:34 PM – 7:58 PM | 5:34 PM |
| Doha | 8 November | 5:14 PM – 7:11 PM | 4:49 PM – 7:13 PM | 4:49 PM |
| Singapore | 8 November | 7:20 PM – 9:14 PM | 6:50 PM – 9:14 PM | 6:50 PM |
| Kuala Lumpur | 8 November | 7:27 PM – 9:21 PM | 6:57 PM – 9:21 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Sydney | 8 November | 8:05 PM – 9:53 PM | 7:29 PM – 9:53 PM | 7:29 PM |
| Melbourne | 8 November | 8:39 PM – 10:26 PM | 8:02 PM – 10:26 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Auckland | 8 November | 8:38 PM – 10:25 PM | 8:01 PM – 10:25 PM | 8:01 PM |
| Kathmandu | 8 November | 5:39 PM – 7:35 PM | 5:15 PM – 7:39 PM | 5:15 PM |
| Colombo | 8 November | 6:18 PM – 8:13 PM | 5:49 PM – 8:13 PM | 5:49 PM |
| Johannesburg | 8 November | 7:02 PM – 8:53 PM | 6:29 PM – 8:53 PM | 6:29 PM |
Which day is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) is observed on the Amavasya of the Ashwin / Kartik month, in the evening. In New Delhi the Amavasya tithi runs 8 Nov 11:28 AM – 9 Nov 12:32 PM, so it is present at sunset and through Pradosh Kaal on 8 November and has ended before sunset on 9 November. That makes Sunday, 8 November 2026 the day for Lakshmi Puja.
The five days of Diwali 2026
- Dhanteras: Friday, 6 November 2026 (Trayodashi, 6 Nov 10:31 AM – 7 Nov 10:48 AM). When to buy gold.
- Naraka Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali: Chaturdashi runs 7 November to 8 November; it is still running at sunrise on 8 November, which is when the traditional early-morning bath is taken.
- Lakshmi Puja (Diwali): Sunday, 8 November 2026, 5:55 PM – 7:51 PM in New Delhi.
- Govardhan Puja / Annakut follows on the Pratipada after Amavasya.
- Bhai Dooj: Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
How the muhurat is calculated
The Lakshmi Puja muhurat is the part of Pradosh Kaal (from sunset for 2 hours 24 minutes) that overlaps both the Amavasya tithi and Vrishabha (Taurus) lagna, a fixed sign traditionally preferred for worship of Lakshmi. Navagraha works out sunset, the tithi boundaries and the rising sign from the Sun and Moon's positions (sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsa) for each city's coordinates. How we calculate.
The sky on Diwali night 2026
On the evening of Lakshmi Puja the Sun and Moon are together in Libra (the Amavasya), with the Moon in Swati nakshatra. Mercury is in Libra (retrograde), Venus in Virgo (retrograde), Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Pisces (retrograde), Rahu in Aquarius and Ketu in Leo (sidereal, Lahiri).
Mercury, Venus and Saturn are retrograde on Diwali night. Retrograde planets do not change the puja or its muhurat; some traditional astrologers simply prefer to keep big new commitments (a new business, a large loan) for a calmer period, and to buy what you will actually use.
Times follow the traditional Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha lagna rules, worked out for each city's coordinates. Other almanacs may differ by a few minutes depending on how sunset and the lagna boundary are defined; your family priest's calendar or local tradition comes first. This is traditional astrology, not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
When is Lakshmi Puja in 2026?
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali) is on Sunday, 8 November 2026, the Amavasya evening of Kartik in the northern calendar. In New Delhi the muhurat is 5:55 PM – 7:51 PM.
What is the Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Delhi in 2026?
5:55 PM – 7:51 PM on 8 November, which is the part of Pradosh Kaal (5:31 PM – 7:55 PM) with Vrishabha lagna, during the Amavasya tithi (8 Nov 11:28 AM – 9 Nov 12:32 PM).
What is the Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Mumbai in 2026?
6:28 PM – 8:26 PM on 8 November. Pradosh Kaal in Mumbai is 6:02 PM – 8:26 PM, with sunset at 6:02 PM.
Is Diwali on 8 November or 9 November 2026?
By the usual rule, Lakshmi Puja is held on the day the Amavasya tithi is present during Pradosh Kaal. In New Delhi Amavasya runs 8 Nov 11:28 AM – 9 Nov 12:32 PM, so the evening of 8 November qualifies and 9 November does not.
What is Pradosh Kaal?
Pradosh Kaal is the period after sunset, taken here as 2 hours 24 minutes (three muhurtas of 48 minutes). It is the traditional window for Diwali worship.
Why is Vrishabha lagna preferred for Lakshmi Puja?
Vrishabha (Taurus) is a fixed sign ruled by Venus, the planet of comfort and prosperity in Vedic astrology, so a puja done while it is rising is traditionally considered steady and well placed. Pradosh Kaal with Amavasya is the main requirement; Vrishabha lagna is the preferred refinement.
Can Lakshmi Puja be done after the muhurat?
Many families worship later in the evening or at night, and the Pradosh Kaal window is the traditional ideal rather than a strict limit. Follow your family custom or ask your priest.
Do the retrograde planets affect the puja?
No. Retrograde planets do not change the tithi, the Pradosh Kaal or the muhurat. They are part of the sky on the night and are discussed in the Diwali pages for each rashi.
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