Diwali 2066 Date — Tuesday, October 19, 2066
When is Diwali in 2066? Diwali 2066 falls on Tuesday, October 19, 2066.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2066 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 17 October 2066 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Mon, 18 October 2066 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Tue, 19 October 2066 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Tue, 19 October 2066 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Wed, 20 October 2066 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2065 | Thu, 29 October 2065 |
| 2066 | Tue, 19 October 2066 |
| 2067 | Sun, 6 November 2067 |
| 2068 | Fri, 26 October 2068 |
| 2069 | Wed, 13 November 2069 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2066
- Govardhan Puja 2066 date — Tue, 19 October 2066
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2066 date — Mon, 18 October 2066
- Bhai Dooj 2066 date — Wed, 20 October 2066
- Dhanteras 2066 date — Sun, 17 October 2066
- Chhath Puja 2066 date — Sun, 24 October 2066
- Skanda Sashti 2066 date — Sun, 24 October 2066
- Tulsi Vivah 2066 date — Sat, 30 October 2066
- Karva Chauth 2066 date — Thu, 7 October 2066
- Kartik Purnima 2066 date — Tue, 2 November 2066
- Sharad Purnima 2066 date — Sun, 3 October 2066
- Dussehra 2066 date — Tue, 28 September 2066
- Durga Puja 2066 date — Mon, 27 September 2066
