Diwali 2026 Date, Delhi Lakshmi Puja Muhurat and Safer Celebrations

Diwali 2026: Your Quick Guide

Diwali falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Here’s what to know about puja, sweets and celebrating safely. Illustrative archive photograph. Photo: Subharnab Majumdar / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0

Keep These November Dates Handy

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Delhi’s Lakshmi Puja Window

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Make Room For Family Traditions

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Bring Out The Mithai

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Keep Water Close By

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Green Doesn’t Mean Pollution-Free

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Amritsar Or Jaipur For A Break?

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The Celebrations Continue

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Save The Dates, Keep It Simple

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