Updated: April 2, 2026 · Reading time: 11 min · By YourDarshan Team
Diwali (Deepavali) is the grandest Hindu festival — the Festival of Lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. It commemorates Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and the defeat of Ravana.
📅 Diwali 2026 — 5-Day Celebration
Day
Date
Festival
Significance
Day 1
Oct 19
Dhanteras
Worship Dhanvantari & Lakshmi. Buy gold/silver.
Day 2
Oct 20
Naraka Chaturdashi
Krishna's victory over Narakasura. Oil bath before sunrise.
Day 3
Oct 21
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
Main celebration. Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja at night.
Day 4
Oct 22
Govardhan Puja
Krishna lifted Govardhan hill. Annakut offering.
Day 5
Oct 23
Bhai Dooj
Celebrating brother-sister bond.
🙏 Lakshmi Puja Vidhi (Step-by-Step)
Clean the entire house — Lakshmi visits clean homes
Set up a puja platform with red/yellow cloth
Place Lakshmi-Ganesh idols/images (Ganesh on left, Lakshmi on right)
Perform Kalash Sthapana with Gangajal, mango leaves, coconut
Place a silver coin in the Kalash for wealth blessing
Offer red flowers, lotus, sweets (laddoo), fruits, and new clothes