दीपावलिः — महत्त्वम्
Diwali (Deepavali) is the Festival of Lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya and is celebrated across India and the diaspora.
दीपावलिः — महत्त्वम्
According to the Ramayana, Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile on the new moon day of Kartika. The people lit oil lamps to welcome them. In other traditions, it commemorates Lord Krishna defeating Narakasura, or the goddess Lakshmi's emergence during the churning of the ocean.
दीपावलिः — पूजाविधिः
- At dawn, take an oil bath and wear clean or new clothes.
- Draw rangoli at the entrance and light diyas facing the main door.
- In the evening, perform Lakshmi-Ganesh puja after sunset; light diyas in every room.
- Offer flowers, incense, and prasad; chant Lakshmi mantras.
- Exchange sweets and gifts with family and neighbours.
- Keep the house well-lit; avoid leaving any corner dark.
दीपावलिः — मन्त्राः
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
oṃ śrīṃ mahālakṣmyai namaḥ
Salutations to Mahalakshmi
दीपावलिः — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Kaju Katli
- ●Besan Ladoo
- ●Chakli
- ●Namak Pare
- ●Gulab Jamun
दीपावलिः — अन्यनामानि
North India(दीपावली)
Lakshmi-Ganesh puja, fireworks, gambling tradition
Tamil Nadu(தீபாவளி)
Naraka Chaturdashi focus, oil bath at dawn
Gujarat(દિવાળી)
Diwali as New Year, bestu varsh
West Bengal(দীপাবলি)
Kali Puja on the same night
दीपावलिः — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Clean the house before Diwali
- ✓Light diyas after sunset
- ✓Wear new or clean clothes
- ✓Offer prasad and flowers during puja
- ✓Give to the needy
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Avoid gambling in excess
- ✗Do not leave home dark; light lamps
- ✗Avoid negative speech or arguments
दीपावलिः — FAQ
- दीपावलिः किम् अस्ति?
- Diwali (Deepavali) is the Festival of Lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
- दीपावलिः 2026 वर्षे कदा?
- 2026 वर्षे दीपावलिः Monday, November 9, 2026 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- दीपावलिः पूजाविधिः का?
- At dawn, take an oil bath and wear clean or new clothes.; Draw rangoli at the entrance and light diyas facing the main door.; In the evening, perform Lakshmi-Ganesh puja after sunset; light diyas in every room.; Offer flowers, incense, and prasad; chant Lakshmi mantras.
- दीपावलिः दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Kaju Katli, Besan Ladoo, Chakli, Namak Pare, Gulab Jamun
- दीपावलिः दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Clean the house before Diwali; Light diyas after sunset; Wear new or clean clothes
- दीपावलिः दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Avoid gambling in excess; Do not leave home dark; light lamps; Avoid negative speech or arguments
- दीपावलिः दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- दीपावलिः Lakshmi देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming दीपावलिः Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
दीपावलिः is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Monday | 06:35 am | — |
| Oct 29, 2027 | Friday | 06:06 am | — |