Diwali 2028 in Chennai
Trikaal Sandesh — Direct Answer
Diwali 2026 is observed on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, on Kartik Amavasya. On this night Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for wealth and Lord Ganesha for new beginnings, with homes lit by rows of diyas. Diwali marks Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya and the victory of light over darkness.
🕐 Diwali 2028 Timings for Chennai
| Tithi | Chaturdashi (Krishna Paksha) — 12:05 upto |
| Nakshatra | Hasta, Pada 2 — 20:16 upto |
| Yoga · Karana | Indra · Shakuni |
| Puja Muhurat | 17:45-20:12(Pradosh) |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:30-12:17 |
| Rahu Kaal | 14:49-16:17 |
| Yamaganda · Gulika | 08:58-10:26 · 11:54-13:21 |
| Sunrise · Sunset | 06:03 · 17:45 |
Computed for Chennai (13.0827, 80.2707) with Swiss Ephemeris, Lahiri ayanamsha. All five angas read at local sunrise.
📜 How this date was determined
Amavasya pervades pradosh kaal on one day only (100% of the window). Lakshmi puja is performed in pradosh, so Amavasya must pervade the dusk window. When Amavasya touches pradosh on two evenings, the later is taken.
Computed by Trikaal Vaani from Swiss Ephemeris and the classical nirnaya rules — Nirnaya Sindhu, Dharma Sindhu, and the Report of the Calendar Reform Committee. Not copied from another calendar.
🕐 Diwali 2028 timings across India
| City | Sunrise | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 06:03 | 11:30-12:17 | 14:49-16:17 |
| Delhi NCR | 06:27 | 11:43-12:28 | 14:55-16:20 |
| Mumbai | 06:36 | 11:59-12:46 | 15:16-16:43 |
| Noida | 06:26 | 11:42-12:27 | 14:54-16:19 |
| Gurgaon | 06:27 | 11:43-12:29 | 14:56-16:21 |
| Bangalore | 06:13 | 11:40-12:27 | 14:59-16:27 |
| Hyderabad | 06:13 | 11:37-12:24 | 14:55-16:22 |
| Pune | 06:32 | 11:55-12:42 | 15:12-16:39 |
| Kolkata | 05:37 | 10:58-11:43 | 14:13-15:39 |
| Ahmedabad | 06:41 | 12:01-12:47 | 15:16-16:42 |
✓ Do's
- Clean and light the entire home
- Worship Lakshmi and Ganesha together
- Donate food or clothes to the needy
- Wear new or clean clothes
- Keep a diya burning overnight
✗ Don'ts
- Avoid gambling and overspending
- Do not lend money today
- Avoid arguments and harsh words
- Avoid non-vegetarian food and alcohol
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