Diwali दिवाली / लक्ष्मी पूजा
Grand festival of lights. Return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya. Light over darkness.
Next dateSunday, 8 November 2026In 6 days
- Deity
- Lakshmi / Rama
- Mantra
- ॐ लक्ष्म्यै नमः
Why it matters
The festival of lights celebrating the spiritual victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance. Families gather for grand feasts, fireworks, and worship of Lakshmi and Ganesha.
How it is observed
Light diyas, Lakshmi Puja, fireworks, sweets distribution
For your practice
Light meditation — gaze softly at a diya flame
Diwali — Dates
- Sunday, 8 November 20262026
- Friday, 29 October 20272027
- Tuesday, 17 October 20282028
- Monday, 5 November 20292029
- Saturday, 26 October 20302030
Dates are for India (IST). Tithi timings shift by location; the Tattva app works them out for your city.
Get a reminder before it comes
Tattva reminds you the day before, shows the day’s panchang and has the puja and mantra ready.
Greeting cards in Hindi and English are on your home screen a week before.
