Sunday, 8 November 2026 · Kartik Amavasya
The festival of lights, when Lakshmi is welcomed with diyas, rangoli and puja. It celebrates Rama's return to Ayodhya and the victory of light over darkness.
Diwali is observed on Sunday, 8 November 2026, on Kartik Amavasya. Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar and are set for India, so confirm the exact tithi with your local panchang.
See the day's panchang for tithi, nakshatra and the auspicious windows, find a shubh muhurat for any new beginning, or ask Saptarishi what this day means for your chart.
Festival dates reflect classical panchang calculations. Regional traditions vary; treat this as a guide.