| Date | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Puja muhurat | 5:39 PM – 7:35 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 5:14 PM – 7:50 PM |
| Fixed Vrishabha (Taurus) lagna | 5:39 PM – 7:35 PM |
| Sunrise | 6:15 AM |
| Sunset | 5:14 PM |
| Dhanteras | Friday, November 6, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Choti Diwali (Yama Deepdaan) | Saturday, November 7, 2026 |
| Naraka Chaturdashi — Abhyang Snan | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| Diwali | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| Govardhan Puja | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| Bhai Dooj | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
All times are Indian Standard Time (IST), computed from Ayodhya's own sunrise, sunset and moonrise.
Diwali in Ayodhya is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The most auspicious Lakshmi Puja muhurat is 5:39 PM–7:35 PM (Pradosh Kaal + fixed Vrishabha lagna); the full Pradosh Kaal is 5:14 PM–7:50 PM.
Ayodhya mein Diwali Sunday, November 8, 2026 ko hai. Lakshmi puja ka sabse shubh muhurat 5:39 PM–7:35 PM; pura pradosh kaal 5:14 PM–7:50 PM.
Yes. Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Ayodhya is at 5:39 PM, while in Delhi it is at 5:55 PM. Sunrise, sunset and moonrise change with each city's latitude and longitude, so follow your own city's time.
With Swiss Ephemeris (sidereal, Lahiri ayanamsa) for Ayodhya's coordinates (26.79°N, 82.20°E) in Indian Standard Time; the date follows the standard panchang rule. If your temple or family tradition differs, give it priority.