Diwali 2026: Everything To Know About Lakshmi Puja, Rituals, Significance And More
Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is one of the most significant festivals in Hinduism. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India, and the festival symbolises the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. In 2026, Badi Diwali will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8, with devotees observing the occasion by lighting diyas, decorating their homes, exchanging sweets and worshipping…
Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is a major Hindu festival celebrated with great fervor across India. The 2026 celebrations will take place on Sunday, November 8. The festival signifies the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. People decorate their homes, light diyas, exchange sweets, and worship Goddess Lakshmi for blessings of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. Alongside Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati, and Lord Kubera are also worshipped.
The night before Diwali, Kali Chaudas, is dedicated to warding off negativity and awakening inner strength. On the eve of Diwali, celebrated as Choti Diwali, or Naraka Chaturdasi, Kali Chaudas, people observe this powerful night. The following day, Badi Diwali, marked by Lakshmi Puja, commemorates the return of Lord Rama, Mata Sita, and Lakshman to Ayodhya after their exile. In Punjab, it is celebrated as Bandi Chhor Diwas, in West Bengal as Kali Puja, and as Swanti and Tihar in various parts of the country.
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