Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 — Kochi: Shubh Muhurat

Diwali in Kochi is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The most auspicious Lakshmi Puja muhurat is 6:28 PM–8:27 PM (Pradosh Kaal + fixed Vrishabha lagna); the full Pradosh Kaal is 6:00 PM–8:27 PM.

Diwali 2026 — full timings for Kochi

DateSunday, November 8, 2026
Puja muhurat6:28 PM – 8:27 PM
Pradosh Kaal6:00 PM – 8:27 PM
Fixed Vrishabha (Taurus) lagna6:28 PM – 8:32 PM
Sunrise6:17 AM
Sunset6:00 PM

The five days of Deepotsav — Kochi

DhanterasFriday, November 6, 2026
Choti Diwali (Yama Deepdaan)Saturday, November 7, 2026
Naraka Chaturdashi — Abhyang SnanSunday, November 8, 2026
DiwaliSunday, November 8, 2026
Govardhan PujaTuesday, November 10, 2026
Bhai DoojWednesday, November 11, 2026

All times are Indian Standard Time (IST), computed from Kochi's own sunrise, sunset and moonrise.

Kochi vs Delhi

Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Kochi is at 6:28 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.
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Diwali 2026 — other cities

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Frequently asked questions

When is Diwali 2026 in Kochi?

Diwali in Kochi is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The most auspicious Lakshmi Puja muhurat is 6:28 PM–8:27 PM (Pradosh Kaal + fixed Vrishabha lagna); the full Pradosh Kaal is 6:00 PM–8:27 PM.

Kochi mein Diwali 2026 Lakshmi puja ka shubh muhurat kya hai?

Kochi mein Diwali Sunday, November 8, 2026 ko hai. Lakshmi puja ka sabse shubh muhurat 6:28 PM–8:27 PM; pura pradosh kaal 6:00 PM–8:27 PM.

Is the timing in Kochi different from Delhi?

Yes. Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Kochi is at 6:28 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.

How was this time calculated?

With Swiss Ephemeris (sidereal, Lahiri ayanamsa) for Kochi's coordinates (9.93°N, 76.27°E) in Indian Standard Time; the date follows the standard panchang rule. If your temple or family tradition differs, give it priority.