लखनऊ · Uttar Pradesh
दीपावली 2026in लखनऊ
Exact puja times & muhurta computed for Lucknow coordinates (26.85°N, 80.95°E)
Key Timings
Festival Date
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Lakshmi Puja (Pradosh Kaal)
17:35 – 19:01
Sunrise
06:20
Sunset
17:19
Why This Date?
Pradosh (Evening) Rule: Observed when the Amavasya tithi prevails during Pradosh Kaal (sunset to ~96 minutes after). Lakshmi Puja is performed during Sthira (Taurus) Lagna for stability of wealth. The darkest night is illuminated with diyas.
Tithi Determination Rule
The tithi must prevail during Pradosh Kaal (evening twilight). This is the primary rule for festivals like Diwali and Dhanteras.
Source: Dharmasindhu & Nirnayasindhu — classical Kala-Vyapti system
Puja Vidhi
Materials Required
- New Lakshmi-Ganesha idols or images
- Red cloth (for puja platform)
- Coins and currency notes
- Lotus flowers
- Akshat (unbroken rice)
Puja Steps
- 1
Preparation
Clean the puja area thoroughly. Spread a red cloth on a wooden chowki (platform). Place Lakshmi idol/image in the center...
- 2
Achamana
Sip water three times from the right palm for self-purification while reciting the names of Vishnu.
- 3
Sankalpa
Hold water and akshat in the right hand, state the date, place, and purpose of the Lakshmi-Ganesha puja, then release th...
Phala (Benefits)
Bestowal of wealth and prosperity, removal of poverty and financial hardship, Lakshmi's permanent residence in the household, success in business and career, and overall well-being of the family
Calculation Proof — Transparent Audit Trail
Deity
देवी लक्ष्मी, भगवान राम, भगवान गणेश
Legend & History
भगवान राम 14 वर्ष के वनवास और रावण पर विजय के बाद अयोध्या लौटे। नागरिकों ने हज़ारों दीप जलाकर उनका स्वागत किया। एक अन्य परम्परा में, लक्ष्मी समुद्र मन्थन से इसी रात्रि प्रकट हुईं।
How to Observe
पाँच दिनों का उत्सव: धनतेरस, नरक चतुर्दशी, दीपावली (लक्ष्मी पूजा, दीप जलाएँ), गोवर्धन पूजा, भाई दूज। घर की सफाई, रंगोली, नए वस्त्र।
Significance
प्रकाश का त्योहार — अन्धकार पर प्रकाश, अज्ञान पर ज्ञान, बुराई पर अच्छाई की विजय। सबसे अन्धेरी रात (अमावस्या) को प्रकाशित किया जाता है।