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Diwali (Deepawali) 2026 in Pune

दीपावली · पुणे

By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani

Diwali (Deepawali) 2026 in Pune (पुणे) 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 Pune temples like Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati and Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Pune-specific timings.

Date
Monday, 9 November 2026
City
Pune, Maharashtra
Planetary Ruler
Maa Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Lord Kuber
Category
religious
Muhurat in Pune
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 Pune

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 Pune

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

  • Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati
  • Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati
  • Tulja Bhavani 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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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Diwali (Deepawali) 2026 in Pune?

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

What is the Diwali (Deepawali) muhurat in Pune?

The Diwali (Deepawali) muhurat in Pune 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 Pune?

Famous temples in Pune: Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati, Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati, Tulja Bhavani Temple.

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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