Diwali
November 8, 2026
Date context: Festival observance can vary by region, sampradaya, sunrise and family tradition.
This date is awaiting editorial source review. Confirm locally before making arrangements.
The festival of lights, celebrating the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
Significance
Marks Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile, and is also associated with Goddess Lakshmi's blessings of prosperity.
Rituals
- Cleaning and decorating homes with diyas and rangoli
- Lakshmi Puja in the evening
- Exchanging sweets and gifts
- Bursting fireworks
Celebrate Diwali with Sanathan
Puja guide, mantras, and reminders for this festival — all in the app.
Be a part of the Sanathan movement
Follow Sanathan, share this page with someone who'd love it, and help carry Sanatan Dharma's wisdom to more hearts, one page at a time.
Jai Shri Ram! 🚩 🕉️
Explore the Sanathan Way