Diwali 2026 in Columbus: Lakshmi Puja time 5:20 PM – 8:06 PM
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When is Diwali 2026 in Columbus?
Sunday, November 8, 2026. Lakshmi Puja time 5:20 PM – 8:06 PM (Columbus time). Same day in India.
In Columbus, OH, Diwali · Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The puja time is 5:20 PM – 8:06 PM, starting at Columbus sunset (5:20 PM). Naraka Chaturdashi falls on Sat, Nov 7 here and on Sun, Nov 8 in India.
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The 5 days of Diwali in Columbus
| Date | Day | Time in Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6 | Dhanteras | Puja 5:22 PM – 8:08 PM (Pradosh kaal) |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Naraka Chaturdashi | Oil bath 5:33 AM – 7:09 AM (before sunrise) |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Puja 5:20 PM – 8:06 PM (Pradosh kaal) |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Govardhan Puja | Tithi Mon, Nov 9 2:02 AM → Tue, Nov 10 3:31 AM |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Bhai Dooj | Tilak 1:16 PM – 3:17 PM (Aparahna) |
Columbus vs India
| Columbus | Hyderabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, Nov 6 · 5:22 PM | Fri, Nov 6 · 5:41 PM |
| Naraka Chaturdashi | Sat, Nov 7 · 5:33 AM | Sun, Nov 8 · 4:42 AM |
| Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Sun, Nov 8 · 5:20 PM | Sun, Nov 8 · 5:40 PM |
| Govardhan Puja | Mon, Nov 9 | Tue, Nov 10 |
| Bhai Dooj | Tue, Nov 10 · 1:16 PM | Wed, Nov 11 · 1:07 PM |
Why dates can differ: each day is set by the tithi at a fixed time of your day (sunrise, Pradosh, afternoon or moonrise), and that time comes many hours later here than in India. Why dates differ ›
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Questions
When is Diwali 2026 in Columbus?
Diwali · Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Columbus, OH. Puja time: 5:20 PM – 8:06 PM.
Is Diwali on the same day in Columbus and India?
Not every day. Naraka Chaturdashi: Sat, Nov 7 in Columbus, Sun, Nov 8 in India; Govardhan Puja: Mon, Nov 9 in Columbus, Tue, Nov 10 in India; Bhai Dooj: Tue, Nov 10 in Columbus, Wed, Nov 11 in India.
How are these times calculated?
From Columbus's own sunrise and sunset (NOAA) and the Moon's position (Astronomy Engine, Lahiri ayanamsa), using classical Drik Ganita rules. Confirm family customs with your priest.
Times are local to Columbus, OH (America/New_York). Please confirm family customs with your priest.
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