Diwali 2061 Date — Saturday, November 12, 2061
When is Diwali in 2061? Diwali 2061 falls on Saturday, November 12, 2061.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2061 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 9 November 2061 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 10 November 2061 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sat, 12 November 2061 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Sun, 13 November 2061 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Mon, 14 November 2061 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2060 | Sun, 24 October 2060 |
| 2061 | Sat, 12 November 2061 |
| 2062 | Wed, 1 November 2062 |
| 2063 | Sun, 21 October 2063 |
| 2064 | Sat, 8 November 2064 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2061
- Govardhan Puja 2061 date — Sun, 13 November 2061
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2061 date — Thu, 10 November 2061
- Bhai Dooj 2061 date — Mon, 14 November 2061
- Dhanteras 2061 date — Wed, 9 November 2061
- Chhath Puja 2061 date — Fri, 18 November 2061
- Skanda Sashti 2061 date — Fri, 18 November 2061
- Karva Chauth 2061 date — Tue, 1 November 2061
- Tulsi Vivah 2061 date — Thu, 24 November 2061
- Sharad Purnima 2061 date — Fri, 28 October 2061
- Kartik Purnima 2061 date — Sun, 27 November 2061
- Dussehra 2061 date — Mon, 24 October 2061
- Durga Puja 2061 date — Sat, 22 October 2061
