Lakshmi Puja Muhurat 2026 City-wise: Quick Answer
Lakshmi Puja on Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November. The best time is when Pradosh Kaal overlaps with the fixed (sthir) Vrishabha lagna. In New Delhi this is 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM; in Jaipur 6:03–7:59 PM, Mumbai 6:27–8:27 PM, Kolkata 5:20–7:18 PM and Bengaluru 6:17–8:20 PM. The Amavasya tithi runs from 11:27 AM on 8 November to 12:31 PM on 9 November, the same moment everywhere in India; only the sunset and lagna times differ from city to city.
Complete City-wise Table (8 November 2026)
| City | Lakshmi Puja muhurat | Pradosh Kaal | Vrishabha Kaal |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 5:54 – 7:50 PM | 5:31 – 8:09 PM | 5:54 – 7:50 PM |
| Jaipur | 6:03 – 7:59 PM | 5:40 – 8:16 PM | 6:03 – 7:59 PM |
| Lucknow | 5:42 – 7:39 PM | 5:19 – 7:56 PM | 5:42 – 7:39 PM |
| Chandigarh | 5:52 – 7:46 PM | 5:30 – 8:09 PM | 5:52 – 7:46 PM |
| Mumbai | 6:27 – 8:27 PM | 6:02 – 8:34 PM | 6:27 – 8:27 PM |
| Pune | 6:24 – 8:24 PM | 5:59 – 8:31 PM | 6:24 – 8:24 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 6:22 – 8:20 PM | 5:58 – 8:32 PM | 6:22 – 8:20 PM |
| Kolkata | 5:20 – 7:18 PM | 4:56 – 7:29 PM | 5:20 – 7:18 PM |
| Hyderabad | 6:07 – 8:08 PM | 5:42 – 8:13 PM | 6:07 – 8:08 PM |
| Bengaluru | 6:17 – 8:20 PM | 5:51 – 8:20 PM | 6:17 – 8:20 PM |
| Chennai | 6:06 – 8:09 PM | 5:40 – 8:09 PM | 6:06 – 8:09 PM |
Source: drik siddhanta calculations used by leading panchangs. For other towns, check the [daily panchang](/panchang) for your city.
Why Do the Timings Differ by City?
- 1Sunset varies — Pradosh Kaal begins at sunset, which is earlier in the east (Kolkata ~4:56 PM) and later in the west (Mumbai ~6:02 PM).
- 2The rising of Vrishabha lagna varies — the ascendant changes with longitude and latitude, so the window of the fixed Taurus lagna shifts too.
- 3The tithi does not vary — Amavasya begins and ends at the same instant across India (11:27 AM on 8 November to 12:31 PM on 9 November IST).
Mahanishita Kaal (Night Puja)
For tantric or Kali puja traditions, Mahanishita Kaal is used: 11:39 PM to 12:31 AM in Delhi and 11:40 PM to 12:33 AM in Chandigarh. This period is suitable mainly for experienced sadhaks and priests; householders should prefer the Pradosh Kaal muhurat. Simha Kaal (another sthir lagna) in Delhi is 12:25 AM to 2:42 AM.
Choghadiya Muhurats for Shops and Offices (Delhi)
| Period | Time | Choghadiya |
|---|---|---|
| Late morning | 11:27 AM – 12:05 PM | Char, Labh, Amrit |
| Afternoon | 1:26 PM – 2:48 PM | Shubh |
| Evening | 5:31 PM – 10:27 PM | Shubh, Amrit, Char |
| Night | 1:43 AM – 3:22 AM (9 Nov) | Labh |
| Early morning | 5:00 AM – 6:39 AM (9 Nov) | Shubh |
Business owners often do a short puja at the shop in the afternoon and the main family Lakshmi puja at home in Pradosh Kaal.
If You Miss the Muhurat
- •Perform the puja anywhere in Pradosh Kaal for your city.
- •If that is also missed, use the evening choghadiya (until about 10:27 PM in Delhi).
- •Lakshmi Puja should be done while Amavasya prevails and preferably on the night of 8 November.
Summary
Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, 8 November. Use the Pradosh-Vrishabha window for your city — 5:54–7:50 PM in Delhi, 6:03–7:59 PM in Jaipur, 6:27–8:27 PM in Mumbai, 5:20–7:18 PM in Kolkata. Night sadhana can use the Mahanishita Kaal (11:39 PM–12:31 AM in Delhi).
