Diwali / Lakshmi Puja
Also known as Deepavali, Badi Diwali
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Sunday 8 November 2026
Observance date and times for Palmerston North, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 6:59 pm |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 8:03 pm, Monday 9 November 2026 |
| Observance window begins | 8:05 pm |
| Observance window ends | 10:29 pm |
About Diwali
Diwali (Deepavali), the festival of lights, celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. Lakshmi Puja, the main worship of Goddess Lakshmi, is performed on the Amavasya (new moon) evening.
How it is observed
Homes are cleaned and decorated with diyas, rangoli and lights; families perform Lakshmi and Ganesha puja in the evening, share sweets and visit friends. New Zealand community Diwali festivals are usually held on nearby weekends.
About the time shown: Lakshmi Puja is performed after sunset (pradosh) while Amavasya is current. The window shown is calculated from your city’s sunset — it is not the Indian time converted.
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Calendar basis
Ashwin (amanta) / Kartika (purnimanta) Krishna Amavasya; tithi prevailing at pradosh
Tradition: Pan-Hindu. Customs differ between regions and families — follow your family tradition or temple where it differs.
Across New Zealand
| City | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Sun 8 Nov | 8:01 pm – 10:25 pm |
| Hamilton | Sun 8 Nov | 8:01 pm – 10:25 pm |
| Tauranga | Sun 8 Nov | 7:57 pm – 10:21 pm |
| Wellington | Sun 8 Nov | 8:10 pm – 10:34 pm |
| Palmerston North | Sun 8 Nov | 8:05 pm – 10:29 pm |
| Christchurch | Sun 8 Nov | 8:24 pm – 10:48 pm |
| Dunedin | Sun 8 Nov | 8:39 pm – 11:03 pm |
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