Diwali Pujas 2026: From Dhanteras to Lakshmi Puja

Diwali 2026 dates: Dhanteras to Lakshmi Puja

Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, falls on Friday 6 November 2026. It is traditionally linked with Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera. Lakshmi Puja, the main night of the festival, falls on Sunday 8 November 2026.

Lakshmi Puja is held on the new moon night, when homes and temples are lit with diyas. Muhurat times vary by city, so follow your local panchang or family priest for worship at home.

Each puja page shows when your video or proof reaches you, so read it before you book.

Diwali puja list: Lakshmi, Kali and Kubera

The 20 pujas fall into a few groups.

For Goddess Lakshmi

• Kunku Archana and Mahabhishek with Shrungar at Shri Mahalaxmi Ambabai, Kolhapur.
• Mahalakshmi Puja at Baba Bhootnath Mandir, Lucknow.
• Sri Sukta Homam in the South Indian tradition.

For Maa Kali

• Family Kali Puja with Bhog at Kalighat Kali Temple.
• Bhavatarini Kali Name and Gotra Offering at Dakshineswar.
• Dash Mahavidya Puja at Maa Tara, Tarapith.

Kubera and Shiva pujas

• Kubereshwar Mahadev Abhishek at Maa Annapurna Mandir, Kashi.
• Rudri Puja at Kuber Bhandari, Karnali.

Deep daan and lamp sevas for Diwali

Lamps are the heart of Diwali, and many devotees sponsor lamps at a temple or ghat. Deep daan is a cherished practice through the month of Kartik. In this collection you can book:

• Akhand Deep Sponsorship at Shri Kashi Vishwanath.
• 108 Deep Daan at the Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj.
• Ganga Pujan and Deep Daan at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar.
• Deep Daan at Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh.
• Nanda Deep Puja at Renuka Devi Temple, Mahurgad.
• Deep Seva Sponsorship at Maa Annapurna Mandir, Kashi.

How booking works for Deepavali puja 2026

Choose a puja and read its page. It shows what is included and who performs it.

Book online, and the priest takes the sankalp in your name and gotra. Your video or proof is shared as stated on each puja page. If a particular day matters to you, check the puja page before you book.

Prasad is not sent to your address. Divine Hindu is an independent service, not affiliated with the temple administration.