Diwali 2046 Date — Monday, October 29, 2046
When is Diwali in 2046? Diwali 2046 falls on Monday, October 29, 2046.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2046 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sat, 27 October 2046 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sun, 28 October 2046 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Mon, 29 October 2046 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Tue, 30 October 2046 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Wed, 31 October 2046 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2045 | Wed, 8 November 2045 |
| 2046 | Mon, 29 October 2046 |
| 2047 | Sat, 19 October 2047 |
| 2048 | Fri, 6 November 2048 |
| 2049 | Tue, 26 October 2049 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2046
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2046 date — Sun, 28 October 2046
- Govardhan Puja 2046 date — Tue, 30 October 2046
- Dhanteras 2046 date — Sat, 27 October 2046
- Bhai Dooj 2046 date — Wed, 31 October 2046
- Chhath Puja 2046 date — Sat, 3 November 2046
- Skanda Sashti 2046 date — Sat, 3 November 2046
- Karva Chauth 2046 date — Fri, 19 October 2046
- Tulsi Vivah 2046 date — Sat, 10 November 2046
- Sharad Purnima 2046 date — Sun, 14 October 2046
- Kartik Purnima 2046 date — Tue, 13 November 2046
- Dussehra 2046 date — Tue, 9 October 2046
- Durga Puja 2046 date — Sun, 7 October 2046
