Diwali 2096 Date — Wednesday, November 14, 2096
When is Diwali in 2096? Diwali 2096 falls on Wednesday, November 14, 2096.
Observance: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Diwali 2096 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Mon, 12 November 2096 | Buy metal, light the first lamp |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Tue, 13 November 2096 | |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 14 November 2096 | Main day |
| Govardhan Puja / Annakut | Thu, 15 November 2096 | |
| Bhai Dooj | Sat, 17 November 2096 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2095 | Fri, 28 October 2095 |
| 2096 | Wed, 14 November 2096 |
| 2097 | Mon, 4 November 2097 |
| 2098 | Fri, 24 October 2098 |
| 2099 | Thu, 12 November 2099 |
Hindu festivals around Diwali 2096
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2096 date — Tue, 13 November 2096
- Govardhan Puja 2096 date — Thu, 15 November 2096
- Dhanteras 2096 date — Mon, 12 November 2096
- Bhai Dooj 2096 date — Sat, 17 November 2096
- Chhath Puja 2096 date — Wed, 21 November 2096
- Skanda Sashti 2096 date — Wed, 21 November 2096
- Karva Chauth 2096 date — Sat, 3 November 2096
- Tulsi Vivah 2096 date — Tue, 27 November 2096
- Sharad Purnima 2096 date — Wed, 31 October 2096
- Kartik Purnima 2096 date — Thu, 29 November 2096
- Dussehra 2096 date — Fri, 26 October 2096
- Durga Puja 2096 date — Wed, 24 October 2096
