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Diwali 2026 Festival Calendar: Key Dates, Puja Timings and Ritual Guidelines

Hindustan Times2h
THE BRIEF
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Dhanteras celebrations for 2026 are scheduled for Friday, November 6, with the puja muhurat spanning from 6:32 PM to 8:31 PM.

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Traditional rituals for Dhanteras include lighting a Yama Deepam at the home entrance and worshipping deities Dhanvantari, Lakshmi, and Kuber.

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Lakshmi Puja and main Diwali celebrations will take place on Sunday, November 8, followed by Govardhan Puja on November 9 and Bhai Dooj on November 11.