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Diwali (Deepawali) 2026 in Delhi NCR

दीपावली · दिल्ली एनसीआर

By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani

Diwali (Deepawali) 2026 in Delhi NCR (दिल्ली एनसीआर) 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 Delhi NCR temples like Akshardham Temple and Kalkaji Mandir for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Delhi NCR-specific timings.

Date
Monday, 9 November 2026
City
Delhi NCR, Delhi
Planetary Ruler
Maa Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Lord Kuber
Category
religious
Muhurat in Delhi NCR
Pradosh Kaal Lakshmi Puja: 5:45 PM to 8:15 PM IST. Mahanishita: 11:30 PM to 12:30 AM IST
All times in IST · Adjusted for Delhi NCR

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 Delhi NCR

These temples in Delhi NCR are especially powerful during Diwali (Deepawali):

  • Akshardham Temple
  • Kalkaji Mandir
  • Chhatarpur Mandir
  • ISKCON Temple Dwarka

✓ 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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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Diwali (Deepawali) 2026 in Delhi NCR?

Diwali (Deepawali) 2026 is celebrated in Delhi NCR on Monday, 9 November 2026.

What is the Diwali (Deepawali) muhurat in Delhi NCR?

The Diwali (Deepawali) muhurat in Delhi NCR 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 Delhi NCR?

Famous temples in Delhi NCR: Akshardham Temple, Kalkaji Mandir, Chhatarpur Mandir, ISKCON Temple Dwarka.

Who is the planetary ruler of Diwali (Deepawali)?

The planetary ruler of Diwali (Deepawali) is Maa Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Lord Kuber.

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