Diwali 2078 Date — Friday, November 4, 2078
When is Diwali in 2078? Diwali 2078 falls on Friday, November 4, 2078.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2078 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 2 November 2078 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 3 November 2078 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 4 November 2078 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Sat, 5 November 2078 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Sun, 6 November 2078 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2077 | Mon, 15 November 2077 |
| 2078 | Fri, 4 November 2078 |
| 2079 | Tue, 24 October 2079 |
| 2080 | Mon, 11 November 2080 |
| 2081 | Sat, 1 November 2081 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2078
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2078 date — Thu, 3 November 2078
- Govardhan Puja 2078 date — Sat, 5 November 2078
- Dhanteras 2078 date — Wed, 2 November 2078
- Bhai Dooj 2078 date — Sun, 6 November 2078
- Chhath Puja 2078 date — Fri, 11 November 2078
- Skanda Sashti 2078 date — Fri, 11 November 2078
- Karva Chauth 2078 date — Mon, 24 October 2078
- Tulsi Vivah 2078 date — Wed, 16 November 2078
- Sharad Purnima 2078 date — Fri, 21 October 2078
- Kartik Purnima 2078 date — Sat, 19 November 2078
- Dussehra 2078 date — Sun, 16 October 2078
- Durga Puja 2078 date — Fri, 14 October 2078
