Diwali (Deepavali)
Sun, 8 November 2026 · Fri, 29 October 2027
Wishing you a radiant Diwali — may the light of every diya bring health, harmony and abundance to your home.
Significance
Celebrated on Kartika Amavasya, Diwali marks the return of Shri Rama to Ayodhya and is the most important night for Lakshmi Puja. It symbolises the victory of light over darkness and of knowledge over ignorance.
Traditional rituals
- Lakshmi–Ganesha Puja during Pradosh Kaal / Sthir Lagna
- Lighting ghee or sesame-oil diyas at the entrance, altar and tulsi
- Cleaning and decorating the home with rangoli and torans
Do's
- Perform Lakshmi–Ganesha Puja in the evening (Pradosh Kaal) with a clean, lit home. Scriptural tradition
- Draw rangoli and light diyas at the doorstep to welcome prosperity. Regional / family custom
- Offer gratitude, recite Shri Sukta or Lakshmi Ashtottara. Scriptural tradition
- Share sweets and gifts with neighbours, staff and those in need. Lifestyle & wellbeing
- Prefer earthen diyas and eco-friendly celebrations. Lifestyle & wellbeing
Don'ts
- Many families avoid quarrels, harsh words and lending money on this day. Regional / family custom
- Avoid loud, polluting fireworks — they harm children, elders, asthmatics and animals. Lifestyle & wellbeing
- Don't overload on fried sweets and late nights; balance festive food with warm water and rest. Lifestyle & wellbeing
- Never leave lit diyas unattended near curtains or children. Lifestyle & wellbeing
Ayurvedic connection
Diwali falls in Sharad–Hemanta transition when Pitta settles and digestion strengthens. Warm, freshly made foods, moderate ghee and spices like cardamom and saffron suit the season; abhyanga (oil massage) before dawn on Narak Chaturdashi is a classical practice.
Mantraॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद प्रसीद श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
Dates follow sunrise-based Panchang for the selected city. Regional calendars may differ by a day — follow your family or temple tradition.