Diwali 2027 is on Friday, 29 October 2027. It is a five-day festival that starts with Dhanteras and ends with Bhai Dooj.
The five days of Diwali 2027
| Date | Festival | Puja window |
|---|---|---|
| 27 OctWednesday | Dhanteras | 06:43 PM – 08:14 PM |
| 28 OctThursday | Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | — |
| 29 OctFriday | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | 06:35 PM – 07:06 PM |
| 30 OctSaturday | Govardhan Puja | — |
| 31 OctSunday | Bhai Dooj | 01:11 PM – 03:24 PM |
When to do Lakshmi Puja
Lakshmi Puja is done in the evening Pradosh Kaal, on the day Amavasya is present in Pradosh. In New Delhi the window on 29 October is 06:35 PM – 07:06 PM. A fixed lagna such as Vrishabha is considered best.
How to prepare
- Finish cleaning the house before Dhanteras.
- Keep rangoli colours and a door garland ready.
- Stock earthen lamps, ghee or oil and wicks.
- Arrange the Lakshmi-Ganesha idols, kalash, flowers and sweets in advance.
For the full story and puja vidhi, read Diwali 2027.
Questions people ask
When is Diwali 2027?
Friday, 29 October 2027.
When is Dhanteras 2027?
Wednesday, 27 October 2027.
What is the Lakshmi Puja muhurat in 2027?
06:35 PM – 07:06 PM in New Delhi.
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