Major festival · Kolkata, India

Diwali / Lakshmi Puja 2026 in Kolkata

Name: Diwali / Lakshmi Puja
Start: 2026-11-08
Location: Kolkata

दीपावली / लक्ष्मी पूजा

Sunday 8 November 2026 Verified

Diwali / Lakshmi Puja 2026 in Kolkata falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Diwali, the festival of lights, centres on Lakshmi Puja performed at pradosh on the Amavasya of Kartika — rows of lamps, cleaned and lit homes, and the invocation of prosperity.

About Diwali / Lakshmi Puja

Diwali, the festival of lights, centres on Lakshmi Puja performed at pradosh on the Amavasya of Kartika — rows of lamps, cleaned and lit homes, and the invocation of prosperity.

Also known as: Diwali · Deepavali · Lakshmi Puja · Deepawali · festival of lights.

Presiding deity: Lakshmi / Ganesha.

Frequently asked

When is Diwali / Lakshmi Puja 2026 in Kolkata?

Diwali / Lakshmi Puja 2026 in Kolkata is on Sunday, 8 November 2026, decided at the pradosh window.

What else is Diwali / Lakshmi Puja called?

Diwali / Lakshmi Puja is also known as Diwali, Deepavali, Lakshmi Puja, Deepawali, festival of lights.

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