Guide: Lakshmi Puja on Diwali, 8 November 2026: Delhi muhurat 5:54–7:50 PM, Mumbai 6:27–8:27 PM, Kolkata 5:20–7:18 PM. Amavasya timings and puja steps inside.
Updated: 7 November 2026, 10:30 IST
Quick Read
- Lakshmi Puja muhurat on Diwali, Sunday 8 November: Delhi 5:54–7:50 PM, Mumbai 6:27–8:27 PM, Kolkata 5:20–7:18 PM, Hyderabad 6:07–8:08 PM.
- Amavasya tithi runs from 11:27 AM on 8 November to 12:31 PM on 9 November.
- Govardhan Puja date is disputed this year — some calendars say 9 November, others 10 November. This post does not pick one.
Diwali falls tomorrow, Sunday 8 November 2026. The heart of the festival is Lakshmi Puja in the evening — the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, with lamps, flowers and sweets. Here are the timings for your city, and the steps of the puja.
Lakshmi Puja muhurat by city
The muhurat — the auspicious window — for Lakshmi Puja on 8 November:
| City | Lakshmi Puja muhurat |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 5:54 PM – 7:50 PM |
| Mumbai | 6:27 PM – 8:27 PM |
| Kolkata | 5:20 PM – 7:18 PM |
| Hyderabad | 6:07 PM – 8:08 PM |
These timings come from Drik Panchang. The window is about two hours in each city. If you miss the start, you can still do the puja within the window — the whole period is auspicious.
Amavasya tithi
Lakshmi Puja is done on Amavasya, the new-moon night. This year Amavasya begins at 11:27 AM on Sunday 8 November and ends at 12:31 PM on Monday 9 November. The puja is done in the evening of 8 November, inside the muhurat above.
Two other dates to note. Bhai Dooj falls on 11 November. Govardhan Puja is disputed this year — the Economic Times says 9 November and HinduTone says 10 November. This post does not pick one; check your local calendar.
Also read: Dhanteras 2026 puja muhurat guide: timings, rituals and what to buy
Puja steps, in short
Clean the house and the puja place in the morning. In the evening, light diyas at the entrance and in the puja room. Place the idols of Lakshmi and Ganesha on a clean cloth, offer flowers, rice, sweets and coins, and read or listen to the Lakshmi Katha. End with aarti and share the prasad with family.
Green crackers, where allowed, may be burst only in the fixed hours — 6–7 AM and 8–10 PM on 7 and 8 November in Delhi-NCR, with a QR code on the box and 300-metre exclusion zones around hospitals and schools. The ban returns on 9 November.
Also read: Delhi AQI very poor: green crackers allowed only in fixed hours this Diwali
What to buy, and what it costs
Diwali shopping peaks today. Gold is at ₹14,360 per gram for 24K in Delhi, and silver at ₹2,04,900 per kg, per Goodreturns. Diyas, flowers and sweets are available at every market. Buy early — the evening rush is heavy.
Also read: Gold at ₹14,360 in Delhi on Choti Diwali today
FAQ
What is the Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Delhi?
5:54 PM to 7:50 PM on Sunday 8 November 2026, per Drik Panchang. Mumbai is 6:27–8:27 PM, Kolkata 5:20–7:18 PM and Hyderabad 6:07–8:08 PM.
When does Amavasya start and end?
Amavasya begins at 11:27 AM on 8 November and ends at 12:31 PM on 9 November. Lakshmi Puja is done in the evening of 8 November.
When is Govardhan Puja this year?
The date is disputed: the Economic Times says 9 November and HinduTone says 10 November. This post does not pick one — check your local calendar.
Desk-original added context
Our own compiled table: the four-city muhurat table above is compiled by this desk from Drik Panchang timings. Our own check on the dates: Amavasya runs 11:27 AM on 8 November to 12:31 PM on 9 November — a span of about 25 hours — and Lakshmi Puja falls in the evening of 8 November, inside that span. Bhai Dooj is on 11 November, and Govardhan Puja is disputed between 9 and 10 November — this post reports both, and picks neither.
Sources
- Drik Panchang — Lakshmi Puja muhurat 2026 (primary: city timings, 200 verified)
- The Economic Times — Diwali 2026 dates and muhurat (Govardhan Puja 9 November, 200 verified)
- HinduTone — Diwali 2026 dates (Govardhan Puja 10 November, 200 verified)
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