Significance
Diwali is widely observed as the festival of lights, associated with the victory of light over darkness and prosperity worship.
Festival
Lakshmi Puja, Amavasya tithi, pradosha kaal, and city-specific observance details.
Festival
Diwali is widely observed as the festival of lights, associated with the victory of light over darkness and prosperity worship.
Many Hindu traditions connect Diwali with Rama's return to Ayodhya, Lakshmi Puja, and regional New Year observances.
Date and timing can vary by location because observances depend on local sunrise, tithi, and festival-specific rules.
Dates
2027-10-28
For Atlanta, sunset is 06:49 PM. Lakshmi Puja is traditionally observed after sunset during Pradosh kaal.
06:49 PM - 9:13 PMAt sunrise, the local panchang shows Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in ashwina.
Sunrise 07:53 AMNishita kaal is the midnight worship period. Check the Nitya Panchang app before worship for exact local muhurta refinements.
America/New_York