Diwali (Deepawali) 2026 in Chennai
दीपावली · चेन्नई
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Diwali (Deepawali) 2026 in Chennai (चेन्नई) falls on Monday, 9 November 2026. Planetary ruler: Maa Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Lord Kuber. Auspicious muhurat: Pradosh Kaal Lakshmi Puja: 5:45 PM to 8:15 PM IST. Mahanishita: 11:30 PM to 12:30 AM IST. The festival of lights. Lakshmi Puja night when Maa Lakshmi visits clean, lit homes. Visit famous Chennai temples like Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Parthasarathy Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Chennai-specific timings.
Significance of Diwali (Deepawali)
Most powerful night for wealth invocation. Marks Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
🛕 Where to celebrate Diwali (Deepawali) in Chennai
These temples in Chennai are especially powerful during Diwali (Deepawali):
- ●Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- ●Parthasarathy Temple
- ●Marundeeswarar Temple
✓ Do's
- ●Clean and decorate entire home
- ●Light diyas in every corner
- ●Perform Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja
- ●Open windows and doors at midnight to welcome Lakshmi
- ●Offer kheer and white sweets
✗ Don'ts
- ●Do not gamble (despite tradition — it brings Rahu losses)
- ●Avoid quarrels and harsh speech
- ●Do not leave dark corners
- ●Do not lend or borrow money
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When is Diwali (Deepawali) 2026 in Chennai?
Diwali (Deepawali) 2026 is celebrated in Chennai on Monday, 9 November 2026.
What is the Diwali (Deepawali) muhurat in Chennai?
The Diwali (Deepawali) muhurat in Chennai is Pradosh Kaal Lakshmi Puja: 5:45 PM to 8:15 PM IST. Mahanishita: 11:30 PM to 12:30 AM IST.
Which temples to visit on Diwali (Deepawali) in Chennai?
Famous temples in Chennai: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Marundeeswarar Temple.
Who is the planetary ruler of Diwali (Deepawali)?
The planetary ruler of Diwali (Deepawali) is Maa Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Lord Kuber.