Samagri · Mapped samagri
Hand-Thrown Clay Diyās
Unglazed terracotta lamps from a Kumhar atelier in Khurja — biodegradable.
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కార్తీక అమావాస్య (అక్టోబర్-నవంబర్) · pan-india, diaspora
దీపావళికి అనేక పవిత్ర కథలు అనుసంధానమై ఉన్నాయి: పద్నాలుగు సంవత్సరాల వనవాసం మరియు రావణ వధ అనంతరం శ్రీరాముడు అయోధ్యకు తిరిగి రావడం, సముద్ర మథనం నుండి మహాలక్ష్మి అవతరించడం, శ్రీకృష్ణుడు నరకాసురుణ్ని సంహరించడం, మరియు లక్ష్మీ-గణేశ పూజా సంప్రదాయం. ఇళ్లలో దీపాలు వెలిగించడం ధర్మం, మంగళం మరియు అంతరంగ ప్రకాశానికి సంకేతం.
దీపావళి బయట దీపాలు వెలిగించడమే కాదు, మనసులోని జాగృతిని వెలిగించే పండుగ. శుభ్రత, ధర్మబద్ధమైన సంపద, దానం, కృతజ్ఞత మరియు కుటుంబ ప్రేమ ఈ పండుగకు ఆధ్యాత్మిక అర్థం ఇస్తాయి.
Pre-festival week
Deep clean every corner of the home (the lazy-Lakṣmī avoids dust). Repaint walls if possible. Buy new clothes for every member of the household. Stock dry fruits, sweets, samagri.
Day 1 — Dhanteras (Kārtika kṛṣṇa trayodaśī)
Buy gold, silver, copper, or steel utensils — even one small item — to bring Lakṣmī into the home. Light a single diyā at the south-facing entrance for Yamadeepa to ward off untimely death. Worship Dhanvantari (Ayurveda's deity) for health.
Day 2 — Naraka Caturdaśī (Choṭī Diwali)
Pre-dawn oil-bath (abhyaṅga snāna) commemorating Krishna's slaying of Narakāsura. Apply uṭana (turmeric-besan paste) before bathing. Light fewer diyās at night than on the main day. Visit family.
Day 3 — Lakṣmī Pūjā (Kārtika amāvāsyā)
Bath, fresh clothes, draw rangoli at the entrance, hang toraṇ. At pradoṣa-kāla (about 1.5 hours after sunset), perform Lakṣmī-Gaṇeśa pūjā with shodaśopachāra. Recite Śrī Sūkta and Lakṣmī Aṣṭakam. Light all diyās throughout the home, leave them burning through the night. Burst crackers (where permitted; eco-conscious families increasingly prefer fewer). Distribute sweets to neighbours and elders.
Day 4 — Govardhan / Annakūṭ (Kārtika śukla pratipadā)
Many businesses begin a new financial year. Govardhan-pūjā honours Krishna's lifting of Govardhan hill — a small clay-mountain is built and worshipped at home or in temples. The Annakūṭ ('mountain of food') offering of 56 dishes (chappan-bhog) is made.
Day 5 — Bhāī Dūj / Yama Dvitīyā (Kārtika śukla dvitīyā)
Sisters apply tilak to brothers, perform aarti, feed them sweets. Brothers give gifts and reaffirm their lifelong duty to protect their sisters. Yama and Yamunā's story of fraternal love is recited.
hindi
शुभ दीपावली · Śubha Dīpāvalī
marathi
दिवाळीच्या शुभेच्छा · Diwāḷīchyā Śubhecchā
tamil
தீபாவளி நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள் · Dīpāvaḷi Nalvāḻttukkaḷ
telugu
దీపావళి శుభాకాంక్షలు · Dīpāvaḷi Śubhākāṅkṣalu
kannada
ದೀಪಾವಳಿ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು · Dīpāvaḷi Śubhāśayagaḷu
gujarati
દિવાળીની શુભકામનાઓ · Divāḷīnī Śubhakāmnāo
bengali
শুভ দীপাবলি · Śubha Dīpābali
punjabi
ਖੁਸ਼ੀਆਂ ਭਰੀ ਦਿਵਾਲੀ · Khuśīāṃ Bharī Divālī
| 2026 | November 8, 2026 (Sunday) — Lakṣmī Pūjā evening |
| 2027 | October 29 (Friday) |
| 2028 | October 17 (Tuesday) |
| 2029 | November 5 (Monday) |
| 2030 | October 26 (Saturday) |
| Dates are pre-computed from Drik panchanga; for any given location, the local pradoṣa-kāla muhūrta should be confirmed against your city's panchang. |
Answer · Lakshmi Puja guide
Diwali Lakshmi Puja Meaning and Rituals
Lakshmi Puja meaning, ritual sequence, blessings, and Diwali night worship context.
Answer · 2026 date planning
Hindu Festival Calendar 2026
Plan Diwali, Dhanteras, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, and linked panchang dates.
Answer · Diwali story
Rama Return to Ayodhya Story
Ramayana story context for the lights, joy, and dharmic meaning of Diwali.
Puja Kit · Supported puja kit
Lakshmi Puja Kit
Route-visible Lakshmi Puja kit for Diwali home worship preparation.
Samagri · Mapped samagri
Hand-Thrown Clay Diyās
Unglazed terracotta lamps from a Kumhar atelier in Khurja — biodegradable.
Samagri · Mapped samagri
Desī Cow Ghee Diyās (Ready-to-Light)
Pre-filled clay diyās with A2 desī ghee and cotton wick, for instant lighting.
Samagri · Mapped samagri
Cotton Battī Wicks (Round)
Hand-rolled long-burning round cotton wicks for diyās.
Samagri · Mapped samagri
Saffron-Dyed Long Wicks
Saffron-dyed long wicks for festive ārati lamps.
Samagri · Mapped samagri
Marigold Garlands (Fresh)
Same-day fresh marigold garlands threaded by hand.
Panchang · Confirm local timing
Daily Panchang
Check tithi, nakshatra, rahu kaal, sunrise, and daily ritual timing.
Panchang · Auspicious timing
Muhurat Finder
Find auspicious windows for puja, sankalpa, and important beginnings.
secondary-reference · editorial-reference
Encyclopaedia Britannica - DiwaliUsed for the five-day Diwali framing, row-of-lights meaning, Lakshmi worship, and light-over-darkness theme.
panchang-reference · date-cross-check
MyPanchang - Diwali and Lakshmi PujaUsed as a date and Lakshmi Puja timing cross-check; local pradosha and nishita timings should be confirmed by city.
calendar-cross-check · date-cross-check
Prokerala - Diwali 2026Used as an additional public date cross-check for Lakshmi Puja on November 8, 2026.