Diwali 2026 in Bikaner: Quick Answer
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November. In Bikaner, the Lakshmi Puja muhurat is 6:11 PM to 8:07 PM (1 hour 56 minutes) — Pradosh Kaal (5:48–8:25 PM) with the fixed Vrishabha lagna (6:11–8:07 PM). Amavasya runs from 11:27 AM on 8 November to 12:31 PM on 9 November.
| Muhurat (Bikaner) | Time |
|---|---|
| Lakshmi Puja | 6:11 – 8:07 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 5:48 – 8:25 PM |
| Kumbha lagna (shops) | 1:41 – 3:09 PM |
| Mahanishita Kaal | 11:54 PM – 12:47 AM |
| Simha lagna | 12:41 – 2:58 AM, 9 Nov |
Bikaner's Diwali
Bikaner's trading families perform bahi-khata pujan, the Laxminath temple in the old city draws devotees on Diwali evening, and many visit Karni Mata at Deshnoke during the festive week. The city's famous bhujia and rasgulla shops see their busiest days. Shekhawati and Churu follow similar timings, a few minutes earlier.
What to Offer Goddess Lakshmi
Khil-batashe (the main Diwali prasad), white sweets such as mawa barfi or Bikaner's own rasgulla, kesar or makhana kheer, seasonal fruit (singhara, pomegranate, custard apple, banana), sugarcane, and paan with supari, cloves and cardamom.
Kuber and Safe Puja
Draw a roli swastik on the safe or cash box, place turmeric, whole coriander, lotus seeds, a cowrie and a silver coin wrapped in red cloth inside, chant the Kuber mantra 11 or 108 times, and offer flowers and a lamp.
Mistakes to Avoid in Bikaner
Don't start before sunset (5:48 PM) or use another city's timing — Vrishabha rises at 6:11 PM in Bikaner. Always worship Ganesha before Lakshmi, use a new clay idol each year, and keep a ghee lamp burning all night.
Preparation Timeline
Clean the house by 5 November; shop for utensils, silver and a broom on Dhanteras (6 November); do the ubtan bath on Roop Chaudas (7 November); hold the shop puja at 1:41–3:09 PM and the home puja at 6:11–8:07 PM on 8 November.
After Diwali in Bikaner
Govardhan Puja and Annakut fall on Tuesday, 10 November — homes shape a Govardhan from cow dung and temples offer the Annakut bhog. Bhai Dooj is on Wednesday, 11 November. Amavasya continues until 12:31 PM on Monday, 9 November, so Govardhan Puja is not held that day.
Summary
In Bikaner, perform Lakshmi Puja on 8 November 2026, 6:11–8:07 PM; shops can use 1:41–3:09 PM.
