Khushi RawatUpdated 02 Nov 2026 12:32 PM IST
According to the Panchang, the festival of Diwali is celebrated every year on the Amavasya of the Kartik month. Diwali is the festival of lights, and on this day people light diyas in their homes to remove darkness from their lives. They offer special gifts to their family and neighbours and wish each other happiness. On this day, Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after completing 14 years of vanavas. On this occasion, people of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with diyas to welcome them. Since then, people celebrate Diwali with great joy and enthusiasm every year.
Diwali is the festival of lights, which symbolises the victory of light over darkness. It is celebrated all over India, with different rituals and beliefs. People decorate their houses with lights, flowers, and lit diyas. A five-day celebration begins with Dhanteras, followed by Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali, and then Diwali on the third day. After that, Diwali Padva or Govardhan Puja is on the fourth day, and Bhai Duj on the fifth day. This is a five-day-long celebration where each day of the festival has its own significance.
The first day of the 5-day festivities is Dhanteras. The word itself means wealth and prosperity. On this day, people buy gold and jewellery. Also, on this day, buying new clothes and utensils is considered extremely auspicious.
The second day of the festive celebration. Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali marks the victory of Goddess Kali and Lord Krishna over the demons. This is the day to dissolve darkness to protect others.
The main day of the Festival of Lights is Diwali, which symbolises the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on this day to receive the blessings of wealth and prosperity.
Govardhan Puja falls on the 4th day of the festivities. This day is also celebrated as Vishwakarma Day, and on this day people worship their instruments, arms, and machinery.
The last day of the 5-day festival. On this day, sisters worship for the long life of their brothers and tie a raksha sutra on their brothers' wrists.
According to the Panchang, the Kartik month Amavasya tithi will begin at 11:27 AM on 8 November, and will end at 12:31 PM on 9 November 2026. Therefore, the festival of Diwali will be celebrated on 8th November 2026. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are worshipped. Those who wish to receive the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha can worship Goddess Lakshmi between 05:54 PM and 07:50 PM on Diwali. Worshipping during this time is considered extremely auspicious. If you are financially stressed or are a student and are facing difficulties in achieving success in studies, then you should worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on the day of Diwali with proper rituals because Goddess Lakshmi is the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, and Lord Ganesha is the God of wisdom.
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