Diwali 2027: Quick Answer
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2027 falls on Friday, 29 October 2027. The Lakshmi Puja muhurat in New Delhi is 6:34 PM to 7:05 PM — only 31 minutes — because Amavasya ends at 7:05 PM. In Jaipur, the recommended window is 5:46 PM to 7:05 PM. Pradosh Kaal is 5:39–8:13 PM (Delhi) and Vrishabha Kaal is 6:34–8:30 PM. The Amavasya tithi runs from 8:47 PM on 28 October to 7:05 PM on 29 October.
| Detail | Delhi | Jaipur |
|---|---|---|
| Lakshmi Puja | 6:34 – 7:05 PM | 5:46 – 7:05 PM (recommended) |
| Pradosh Kaal | 5:39 – 8:13 PM | 5:46 – 8:20 PM |
| Vrishabha Kaal | 6:34 – 8:30 PM | 6:43 – 8:40 PM |
| Amavasya | 8:47 PM, 28 Oct – 7:05 PM, 29 Oct | same |
| Mahanishita | 11:39 PM – 12:31 AM (no Amavasya) | 11:45 PM – 12:36 AM |
Why Is the Muhurat So Short?
The ideal Lakshmi Puja time is when Pradosh Kaal, the fixed Vrishabha lagna and Amavasya overlap. In 2027, Vrishabha begins at 6:34 PM in Delhi but Amavasya ends at 7:05 PM, so the overlap is just 31 minutes. Many pandits therefore recommend starting puja in Pradosh as soon as it begins (5:39 PM Delhi, 5:46 PM Jaipur) and finishing the main Lakshmi-Ganesh worship before 7:05 PM.
Diwali 2027: 5-Day Calendar
| Day | Date | Festival | Key muhurat (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed, 27 Oct | Dhanteras | 6:42 – 8:14 PM |
| 2 | Thu, 28 Oct | Narak Chaturdashi | Abhyang snan 5:06 – 6:30 AM |
| 3 | Fri, 29 Oct | Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | 6:34 – 7:05 PM |
| 4 | Sat, 30 Oct | Govardhan Puja | 6:31 – 8:45 AM; 3:25 – 5:38 PM |
| 5 | Sun, 31 Oct | Bhai Dooj | 1:11 – 3:24 PM |
Do's and Don'ts for Diwali 2027
Do: clean the house, especially the north-east and the main door; light lamps in every corner, near tulsi and in the kitchen; keep one ghee lamp burning through the night after puja; share sweets and clothes with those in need.
Don't: postpone the main puja late into the night — Amavasya ends at 7:05 PM this year. Avoid gambling and intoxicants, and keep lamps and crackers away from curtains and vehicles.
Safe, Green Diwali
Follow local rules on timing and green crackers, supervise children with sparklers, keep a bucket of water nearby, and wear cotton clothes. For burns, use cool running water — not ice or toothpaste. Clay diyas support local potters.
Summary
Diwali 2027 is on Friday, 29 October. Do Lakshmi Puja before 7:05 PM, ideally 6:34–7:05 PM in Delhi or 5:46–7:05 PM in Jaipur.
