Diwali 2026: When to Perform Lakshmi Puja? Check Auspicious Timings for Your City by Astrologer

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Diwali is here, and the most common question in every household is: when should we do the Lakshmi Puja? According to Astrologer Divya Kumari, the muhurat is not the same everywhere, and it changes from city to city. Following the timing for your own location matters if you want to perform the puja at the most auspicious moment. Here are the complete Diwali 2026 puja timings for major cities, along with the Amavasya tithi and other key timings, based on the details shared by Astrologer Divya Kumari.

Amavasya Tithi 2026: Lakshmi Puja is performed on the Amavasya tithi of Kartik month, in the evening.

Begins: 8 November, from 11:27 AM
Ends: 9 November, at 12:31 PM
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat by City

Astrologer Divya Kumari stresses that Lakshmi Puja muhurat varies from city to city. Find your city below.

City Puja Muhurat Pradosh Kaal

1. Delhi 5:54 PM - 7:50 PM 5:31 PM - 8:09 PM
2. Mumbai 6:27 PM - 8:27 PM 6:02 PM - 8:34 PM
3. Kolkata 5:20 PM - 7:18 PM 4:55 PM - 7:29 PM
4. Chennai 6:06 PM - 8:09 PM 5:40 PM - 8:09 PM
5. Bengaluru 6:17 PM - 8:20 PM 5:51 PM - 8:20 PM
6. Hyderabad 6:07 PM - 8:08 PM 5:42 PM - 8:13 PM
7. Ahmedabad 6:22 PM - 8:20 PM 5:58 PM - 8:32 PM
8. Pune 6:24 PM - 8:24 PM 5:59 PM - 8:30 PM
9. Jaipur 6:03 PM - 7:59 PM 5:39 PM - 8:16 PM
10. Lucknow 5:42 PM - 7:39 PM 5:19 PM - 7:55 PM
11. Patna 5:28 PM - 7:25 PM 5:04 PM - 7:39 PM
12. Indore 6:09 PM - 8:08 PM 5:45 PM - 8:19 PM
13. Chandigarh 5:52 PM - 7:46 PM 5:30 PM - 8:08 PM
14. Additional Important Timings (Delhi)
15. Shop / Bahi-Khata Puja: 1:26 PM - 2:48 PM
16. Nishith Kaal: 11:38 PM - 12:31 AM
17. Rahukaal: 4:09 PM - 5:31 PM

Traders and business owners can use the Shop / Bahi-Khata Puja window to worship their account books and begin the new financial year with blessings. Nishith Kaal, the late-night period, is also observed by many families for special worship and spiritual practices.

Why Pradosh Kaal Matters
Pradosh Kaal is the period just after sunset, and it is considered especially auspicious for Lakshmi Puja on Diwali. The puja muhurat falls within this window, so if you miss the muhurat slightly, staying within Pradosh Kaal is a helpful guide. Since sunset differs by city, the timings shift accordingly, which explains why Kolkata's muhurat starts earlier than Mumbai's.

Avoid Rahukaal
Astrologer Divya Kumari advises avoiding the start of any auspicious activity during Rahukaal. For Delhi, Rahukaal runs from 4:09 PM to 5:31 PM, so wait until it has passed before beginning your preparations for the puja. Residents of other cities should check their local Rahukaal timing.

Quick Tips for Your Lakshmi Puja

• Know your city's timing. Use the muhurat listed for your location, not a generic one.
• Prepare in advance. Clean the house, set up the puja chowki, and keep all samagri ready before the muhurat begins.
• Light diyas before the puja. Decorate the entrance and puja space with lamps and rangoli.
• Begin on time. Aim to start the puja at the beginning of the muhurat so it is completed within the window.
• Confirm locally if unsure. If your city is not listed, check your local panchang or consult a trusted pandit.

A little planning makes the puja smoother and more meaningful. Note down the muhurat for your city, keep Rahukaal in mind, and perform the Lakshmi Puja with devotion and a calm mind. Thanks to Astrologer Divya Kumari's guidance, you now have a clear timetable to welcome Goddess Lakshmi into your home this Diwali.