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Diwali (Deepavali) 2027: date and how it is observed
Diwali (Deepavali) 2027 is on Friday, 29 October 2027.
Date
Friday, 29 October 2027
Tithi
Kartik Amavasya, with Amavasya at pradosh
About Diwali (Deepavali)
Diwali, the festival of lights, is the main day of the five days that begin with Dhanteras. Lakshmi and Ganesha are worshipped in the Pradosh time of Amavasya, homes are lit with lamps, and families exchange sweets and gifts.
How Diwali (Deepavali) is observed
- Do the Lakshmi-Ganesha puja in the Pradosh muhurat from your local panchang.
- Light diyas at the entrance and around the home.
- Recite the Lakshmi Ashtakam and share sweets.
Stotras to read
- Lakshmi AshtakamEight verses by Yadupatyacharya invoking Goddess Lakshmi — the Venus-linked deity of wealth and prosperity in Vedic astrology. Recited on Fridays and Diwali for financial stability and divine grace.
- Mahalakshmi Ashtakam (Laxmi Ashtakam) with MeaningLaxmi Ashtakam (Mahalakshmi Ashtakam) in Sanskrit with Hindi and English meaning, traditional benefits and how to recite it on Fridays and Diwali.
- Lakshmi ChalisaThe Lakshmi Chalisa is a devotional hymn to Goddess Lakshmi, bestower of wealth and prosperity. In Vedic astrology, Lakshmi worship is the primary Venus (Shukra) remedy for financial stability, luxury, and harmony during Shukra Mahadasha.
More festivals in 2027
Dates are for New Delhi, calculated and checked against published panchangs. When a tithi spans two days or a region follows a different rule, a festival can fall a day earlier or later. For the exact muhurat in your city, check the local panchang.
Frequently asked questions
When is Diwali in 2027?
Diwali 2027 is on Friday, 29 October 2027. The dates are for New Delhi.
Which tithi is Diwali celebrated on?
Diwali is celebrated on Kartik Amavasya, with Amavasya at pradosh. This follows the North Indian (Purnimanta) calendar.
Why is Diwali celebrated?
Diwali, the festival of lights, is the main day of the five days that begin with Dhanteras. Lakshmi and Ganesha are worshipped in the Pradosh time of Amavasya, homes are lit with lamps, and families exchange sweets and gifts.
Can the date of Diwali differ in my city?
Yes. When a tithi spans two days, or a region follows a different rule, a festival can fall a day earlier or later. For the exact muhurat of the puja, check the panchang for your city.
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