Diwali 2026 in Udaipur: Quick Answer
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November. In Udaipur, the Lakshmi Puja muhurat is 6:15 PM to 8:13 PM (1 hour 58 minutes) — Pradosh Kaal (5:51–8:26 PM) with the fixed Vrishabha lagna (6:15–8:13 PM). Amavasya runs from 11:27 AM on 8 November to 12:31 PM on 9 November.
| Muhurat (Udaipur) | Time |
|---|---|
| Lakshmi Puja | 6:15 – 8:13 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 5:51 – 8:26 PM |
| Kumbha lagna (shops) | 1:36 – 3:07 PM |
| Mahanishita Kaal | 11:53 PM – 12:45 AM |
| Simha lagna | 12:43 – 2:57 AM, 9 Nov |
Udaipur's Diwali
The City of Lakes celebrates with lamps along the ghats of Lake Pichola — Gangaur Ghat and the old city — and evening darshan at the Jagdish temple. Many families float or place diyas at the water's edge as deepdaan. Southern Mewar towns like Rajsamand, Nathdwara and Chittorgarh follow nearly the same timings; at Nathdwara, the Annakut on Govardhan Puja (10 November) is one of the most famous in India.
Simple Lakshmi Puja Steps for Udaipur Homes
Finish cleaning and decorating by sunset (5:51 PM). At the start of Pradosh, light the door lamp and set up the kalash. From 6:15 PM take the sankalp, worship Ganesha and then Lakshmi with lotus, kumkum, akshat and khil-batashe, followed by Kuber and the safe. Complete the aarti before 8:13 PM and keep a ghee lamp burning through the night.
Where to Light Diyas
On both sides of the main door, at the puja place, near tulsi, in the kitchen and at the water pot (parinda), on the roof parapet, and at a nearby peepal or temple. Lakeside homes also place diyas on the ghat steps — on the steps, not in the water.
Tips for Visitors
Gangaur Ghat, Ambrai Ghat and Fateh Sagar's embankment get crowded on Diwali evening, so go after 8:30 PM. Walk rather than drive through Jagdish Chowk and Hathipol, avoid crackers near the lakes for the sake of birds and aquatic life, and book stays early — Diwali week is peak tourist season.
Udaipur's Festival Week
Dhanteras 6 Nov · Roop Chaudas 7 Nov · Diwali 8 Nov · Govardhan Puja and Nathdwara Annakut 10 Nov · Bhai Dooj 11 Nov.
Summary
In Udaipur, perform Lakshmi Puja on 8 November 2026, 6:15–8:13 PM; shops can use 1:36–3:07 PM.
