Diwali 2006 Date — Sunday, October 22, 2006
When is Diwali in 2006? Diwali 2006 falls on Sunday, October 22, 2006.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2006 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Thu, 19 October 2006 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Fri, 20 October 2006 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sun, 22 October 2006 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Mon, 23 October 2006 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Tue, 24 October 2006 |
About Diwali
Diwali (Deepavali) is the festival of lights marking the return of Rama to Ayodhya in many traditions, and Lakshmi Puja for prosperity in others. Homes are cleaned, oil lamps and LEDs are lit, and families gather for evening Lakshmi–Ganesha worship. Regional calendars place the main Lakshmi Puja on Amavasya in the month of Kartika.
How to observe
Clean and decorate the home, set a Lakshmi–Ganesha altar, light diyas at dusk, offer sweets and fruits, and perform aarti. Many businesses begin new account books on Diwali. Confirm the exact Lakshmi Puja muhurta for your city — related observances fall on nearby days on the Kartika calendar.
Why we celebrate
Return of Rama to Ayodhya; worship of Lakshmi-Ganesha for prosperity and removal of Alakshmi. New year in many business communities.
How it is celebrated
Diyas, rangoli, Lakshmi puja, fireworks, family gatherings, annakut in temples.
Puja timing
Lakshmi puja during Pradosh kaal of Amavasya (after sunset, fixed muhurta varies by city).
Foods & offerings
Sweets (ladoo, barfi), savory snacks, annakut bhog; vegetarian feast.
Rituals
- Clean home; draw rangoli and light diyas.
- Lakshmi-Ganesha puja with coins, account books.
- Aarti and distribute prasad.
- Exchange gifts; light lamps at entrance.
Diwali dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Wed, 2 November 2005 |
| 2006 | Sun, 22 October 2006 |
| 2007 | Fri, 9 November 2007 |
| 2008 | Tue, 28 October 2008 |
| 2009 | Sun, 18 October 2009 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2006
- Govardhan Puja 2006 date — Mon, 23 October 2006
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2006 date — Fri, 20 October 2006
- Bhai Dooj 2006 date — Tue, 24 October 2006
- Dhanteras 2006 date — Thu, 19 October 2006
- Chhath Puja 2006 date — Sat, 28 October 2006
- Skanda Sashti 2006 date — Sat, 28 October 2006
- Tulsi Vivah 2006 date — Thu, 2 November 2006
- Karva Chauth 2006 date — Tue, 10 October 2006
- Kartik Purnima 2006 date — Sun, 5 November 2006
- Sharad Purnima 2006 date — Sat, 7 October 2006
- Dussehra 2006 date — Mon, 2 October 2006
- Durga Puja 2006 date — Sat, 30 September 2006
