Diwali (Deepavali) is on Sunday, 8 November 2026 in Kolkata. Lakshmi Puja muhurat: 5:21–7:19 PM. Times are for Kolkata’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Kolkata
| City | Lakshmi Puja | vs Kolkata |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 5:21–7:19 PM | — |
| Jamshedpur 223 km | 5:29–7:27 PM | 8 min later |
| Dhanbad 240 km | 5:26–7:24 PM | 5 min later |
| Ranchi 324 km | 5:32–7:30 PM | 11 min later |
| Bhagalpur 328 km | 5:22–7:19 PM | 1 min later |
| Bhubaneswar 365 km | 5:34–7:34 PM | 13 min later |
| Puri 404 km | 5:35–7:35 PM | 14 min later |
| Gaya 422 km | 5:30–7:28 PM | 9 min later |
| Siliguri 462 km | 5:14–7:10 PM | 7 min earlier |
| Patna 469 km | 5:29–7:26 PM | 8 min later |
| Darbhanga 470 km | 5:25–7:21 PM | 4 min later |
Diwali 2026 choghadiya muhurat in Kolkata
The good choghadiyas (Amrit, Shubh, Labh and Char) of the day and night of Sunday, 8 November 2026 while Amavasya lasts are below, grouped into morning, afternoon, evening, night and early-morning muhurats the way Drik Panchang gives them. In Gujarat the Diwali Lakshmi Puja is also called Chopda Puja, the worship of new account books; Drik Panchang says it is done in Rajasthan and Maharashtra too, and the choghadiya muhurat is used for it. For Lakshmi Puja at home Drik Panchang advises the Pradosh Kaal muhurat with a fixed (Vrishabha) lagna, given above, rather than the choghadiya.
Sunday, 8 November 2026Kolkata
| Muhurat | Time | Choghadiya |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoon | 12:44–2:08 PM | Shubh |
| Evening | 4:56–9:44 PM | Shubh 4:56–6:32 PMAmrit 6:32–8:08 PMChar 8:08–9:44 PM |
| Night | 12:57–2:33 AM9 November | Labh Kaal Ratri |
| Early morning | 4:09–5:45 AM9 November | Shubh |
Amavasya: 11:29 AM, 8 November to 12:33 PM, 9 November (Kolkata). On ordinary days panchangs advise against starting auspicious work in Vaar Vela, Kaal Vela and Kaal Ratri; Drik Panchang keeps these choghadiyas in its list for this festival, so they are shown here with a mark.
Full panchang for 8 November: all 16 choghadiyas of the day and night · Choghadiya today
Source: Drik Panchang, “Auspicious Choghadiya Muhurat for Diwali Lakshmi Puja” and Chopda Puja (drikpanchang.com); times from SanatanBodh’s calculation, checked against Drik Panchang for New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Jaipur (within 2 minutes).
Diwali (Deepavali): puja, story and rules
The full puja method, story, verses and common questions are on the main Diwali (Deepavali) page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Kolkata on Diwali?
In Kolkata, lakshmi puja muhurat is at 5:21–7:19 PM (Sunday, 8 November 2026).
When is the Diwali 2026 choghadiya muhurat in Kolkata?
In Kolkata on Sunday, 8 November 2026, the good choghadiya muhurats while Amavasya lasts are: afternoon (Shubh) 12:44–2:08 PM, evening (Shubh, Amrit, Char) 4:56–9:44 PM, night (Labh) 12:57–2:33 AM (9 November) and early morning (Shubh) 4:09–5:45 AM (9 November). For Lakshmi Puja itself Drik Panchang advises the Pradosh Kaal muhurat with a fixed (Vrishabha) lagna rather than the choghadiya.
When is Diwali (Deepavali) 2026 in Kolkata?
Diwali (Deepavali) is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Tithi: Kartik Amavasya (Purnimanta) · Ashwin Amavasya (Amanta). The date is the same across India, but the muhurat and moonrise differ from city to city.
Is the time in Kolkata different from Delhi?
Yes. In Kolkata lakshmi puja muhurat is at 5:21–7:19 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 5:55–7:51 PM (34 min later in Delhi). The Sun and Moon rise earlier in eastern cities and later in western ones.
How accurate are these times?
They are calculated astronomically for Kolkata (22.57° N, 88.36° E) and agree with Drik Panchang within 1–2 minutes. Clouds, buildings or hills can delay the sight of the Sun or Moon by a few minutes.
Diwali (Deepavali) in other cities
Sources
- Muhurat, sunrise and moonrise: SanatanBodh panchang calculation (astronomy-engine, Lahiri ayanamsha)
- Rules checked against Drik Panchang, New Delhi 2026
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