Diwali
Also known as Deepavali, Festival of Lights
India’s biggest festival of lights — diyas, rangoli, Lakshmi puja, sweets, gifting and fireworks.
About the festival
The five-day festival of lights (Oct–Nov) celebrating the victory of light over darkness, with Lakshmi puja, decorated homes, sweets, new clothes, corporate gifting and dazzling fireworks.
What to plan
Diyas, lights, rangoli, flowers and torans.
Priests, samagri and muhurat coordination.
Sweet boxes, dry-fruit and premium hampers at scale.
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FAQs
When is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali falls on the new-moon night of Kartik, in October or November — the exact date shifts each year with the lunar calendar.
How many days is Diwali?
Five days: Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja (main Diwali), Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.