India, Nov. 6 -- Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8. If you are celebrating the festival in India or abroad, knowing the correct Lakshmi Puja muhurat can help you plan your celebrations. While families across the world observe Diwali on the same date, the auspicious puja timings vary according to local sunset times and astrological calculations.

Nirpeksh Kumbhat, CEO of the Academy of Vedic Vidya and Vedini, tells HT that Lakshmi Puja should take place during the overlap of Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha Lagna, which traditionally represents stability and prosperity.

Here are the city-wise Lakshmi Puja timings for Diwali 2026, shared by the Vedic astrology expert.

Diwali falls on November 8, 2026, when Kartik Amavasya coincides with P...