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