Diwali 2026 Festival Dates and Key Rituals Including Lakshmi Puja
Diwali 2026 will be celebrated over five days, from November 6 to November 11, beginning with Dhanteras and concluding with Bhai Dooj. Lakshmi Puja, a key ritual honoring Goddess Lakshmi, will take place on November 8, coinciding with the Kartik Amavasya night. Ancestral rituals such as Pitru Tarpan and Snan-Daan are scheduled for November 9, when Amavasya tithi ends at midday. The festival includes various observances symbolizing prosperity, the triumph of good over evil, and family bonds.
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news18 broke this story on 29 Oct, 07:59 am. Other outlets followed.
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