Diwali 2026 in Jaipur: Quick Answer
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November. In Jaipur, the best Lakshmi Puja muhurat is 6:03 PM to 7:59 PM (1 hour 56 minutes) — the overlap of Pradosh Kaal (5:40–8:16 PM) and the fixed Vrishabha lagna (6:03–7:59 PM). The Amavasya tithi runs from 11:27 AM on 8 November to 12:31 PM on 9 November, so the entire evening and night are in Amavasya.
| Muhurat (Jaipur) | Time |
|---|---|
| Lakshmi Puja (Pradosh + Vrishabha) | 6:03 – 7:59 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 5:40 – 8:16 PM |
| Kumbha lagna (shops, offices) | 1:30 – 2:59 PM |
| Mahanishita Kaal | 11:45 PM – 12:37 AM |
| Simha lagna (night sadhana) | 12:32 – 2:48 AM, 9 Nov |
| Amavasya | 11:27 AM, 8 Nov – 12:31 PM, 9 Nov |
Which Muhurat Should You Use?
- •Homes: 6:03–7:59 PM (Pradosh-Vrishabha) — the most widely recommended.
- •Shops and offices: the afternoon Kumbha lagna (1:30–2:59 PM), which is also a fixed lagna; or the evening muhurat.
- •Tantric or night sadhana: Mahanishita (11:45 PM–12:37 AM) or Simha lagna (12:32–2:48 AM).
Sunday's Rahu Kaal falls in the last part of the afternoon (roughly 4:15 PM to sunset), so it does not touch the evening puja — but avoid starting a shop puja in that slot.
Jaipur's Diwali Week
Dhanteras on 6 November (Jaipur puja 6:11–8:07 PM), Diwali on 8 November, Govardhan Puja on 10 November and Bhai Dooj on 11 November (Jaipur tilak 1:16–3:27 PM). The illuminated markets of the Walled City — Johari Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Chandpole and MI Road — draw crowds through the week.
Simple Lakshmi Puja Sequence for Jaipur Homes
- 1At sunset (5:40 PM), light the first lamp at the main door and set up the chowki in the north-east.
- 2From 6:03 PM, take the sankalp, worship Ganesha first, then Lakshmi with lotus, kumkum, khil-batashe and sweets.
- 3Worship Kuber and your account books, then perform aarti.
- 4Light diyas across the house before 7:59 PM, and keep one ghee lamp burning all night.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Don't start before sunset, don't use Delhi's muhurat (it begins 9 minutes before Vrishabha rises in Jaipur), and don't leave the puja place dark.
Dhanteras in Jaipur
Dhanteras is on Friday, 6 November, with puja at 6:11–8:07 PM. Johari Bazaar sees its biggest crowds for gold and silver, and Yam Deepdaan should be done facing south at the main door that evening.
Summary
Perform Lakshmi Puja in Jaipur on 8 November 2026, 6:03–7:59 PM. Shops can use 1:30–2:59 PM, and night sadhana the Mahanishita or Simha lagna.
