Diwali (Deepawali) 2026 in Kolkata
दीपावली · कोलकाता
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Diwali (Deepawali) 2026 in Kolkata (कोलकाता) 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 Kolkata temples like Kalighat Kali Temple and Dakshineswar Kali Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Kolkata-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 Kolkata
These temples in Kolkata are especially powerful during Diwali (Deepawali):
- ●Kalighat Kali Temple
- ●Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- ●Belur Math
✓ 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 Kolkata?
Diwali (Deepawali) 2026 is celebrated in Kolkata on Monday, 9 November 2026.
What is the Diwali (Deepawali) muhurat in Kolkata?
The Diwali (Deepawali) muhurat in Kolkata 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 Kolkata?
Famous temples in Kolkata: Kalighat Kali Temple, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math.
Who is the planetary ruler of Diwali (Deepawali)?
The planetary ruler of Diwali (Deepawali) is Maa Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Lord Kuber.