दिवाळी — म्हत्व
Diwali (Deepavali) is the Festival of Lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya and is celebrated across India and the diaspora.
दिवाळी — म्हत्व
According to the Ramayana, Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile on the new moon day of Kartika. The people lit oil lamps to welcome them. In other traditions, it commemorates Lord Krishna defeating Narakasura, or the goddess Lakshmi's emergence during the churning of the ocean.
दिवाळी — पुजा विधी
- At dawn, take an oil bath and wear clean or new clothes.
- Draw rangoli at the entrance and light diyas facing the main door.
- In the evening, perform Lakshmi-Ganesh puja after sunset; light diyas in every room.
- Offer flowers, incense, and prasad; chant Lakshmi mantras.
- Exchange sweets and gifts with family and neighbours.
- Keep the house well-lit; avoid leaving any corner dark.
दिवाळी — मंत्र
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
oṃ śrīṃ mahālakṣmyai namaḥ
Salutations to Mahalakshmi
दिवाळी — पारंपारीक जेवण
- ●Kaju Katli
- ●Besan Ladoo
- ●Chakli
- ●Namak Pare
- ●Gulab Jamun
दिवाळी — हेर नांवां
North India(दीपावली)
Lakshmi-Ganesh puja, fireworks, gambling tradition
Tamil Nadu(தீபாவளி)
Naraka Chaturdashi focus, oil bath at dawn
Gujarat(દિવાળી)
Diwali as New Year, bestu varsh
West Bengal(দীপাবলি)
Kali Puja on the same night
दिवाळी — करचें / करनासचें
करचें
- ✓Clean the house before Diwali
- ✓Light diyas after sunset
- ✓Wear new or clean clothes
- ✓Offer prasad and flowers during puja
- ✓Give to the needy
करनासचें
- ✗Avoid gambling in excess
- ✗Do not leave home dark; light lamps
- ✗Avoid negative speech or arguments
दिवाळी — FAQ
- दिवाळी म्हणल्यार कितें?
- Diwali (Deepavali) is the Festival of Lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
- दिवाळी 2026 केन्ना?
- 2026 वर्सा दिवाळी 2026 M11 9, Mon दिसा येता.
- दिवाळी पुजा विधी कितें?
- At dawn, take an oil bath and wear clean or new clothes.; Draw rangoli at the entrance and light diyas facing the main door.; In the evening, perform Lakshmi-Ganesh puja after sunset; light diyas in every room.; Offer flowers, incense, and prasad; chant Lakshmi mantras.
- दिवाळी दिसा कितें खावचें?
- Kaju Katli, Besan Ladoo, Chakli, Namak Pare, Gulab Jamun
- दिवाळी दिसा कितें करचें?
- Clean the house before Diwali; Light diyas after sunset; Wear new or clean clothes
- दिवाळी दिसा कितें करनासचें?
- Avoid gambling in excess; Do not leave home dark; light lamps; Avoid negative speech or arguments
- दिवाळी दिसा खंयच्या देवाक पुजतात?
- दिवाळी Lakshmiक समर्पित.
Upcoming दिवाळी Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
दिवाळी is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 M11 9 | Mon | 06:35 am | — |
| 2027 M10 29 | Fri | 06:06 am | — |