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Diwali 2026 in Monroe Township: Lakshmi Puja time 4:45 PM – 7:32 PM
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When is Diwali 2026 in Monroe Township?
Sunday, November 8, 2026. Lakshmi Puja time 4:45 PM – 7:32 PM (Monroe Township time). Same day in India.
In Monroe Township, NJ, Diwali · Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The puja time is 4:45 PM – 7:32 PM, starting at Monroe Township sunset (4:45 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 Monroe Township
| Date | Day | Time in Monroe Township |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6 | Dhanteras | Puja 4:47 PM – 7:33 PM (Pradosh kaal) |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Naraka Chaturdashi | Oil bath 5:00 AM – 6:36 AM (before sunrise) |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Puja 4:45 PM – 7:32 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 12:42 PM – 2:42 PM (Aparahna) |
Monroe Township vs India
| Monroe Township | Hyderabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, Nov 6 · 4:47 PM | Fri, Nov 6 · 5:41 PM |
| Naraka Chaturdashi | Sat, Nov 7 · 5:00 AM | Sun, Nov 8 · 4:42 AM |
| Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Sun, Nov 8 · 4:45 PM | Sun, Nov 8 · 5:40 PM |
| Govardhan Puja | Mon, Nov 9 | Tue, Nov 10 |
| Bhai Dooj | Tue, Nov 10 · 12:42 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 Monroe Township?
Diwali · Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Monroe Township, NJ. Puja time: 4:45 PM – 7:32 PM.
Is Diwali on the same day in Monroe Township and India?
Not every day. Naraka Chaturdashi: Sat, Nov 7 in Monroe Township, Sun, Nov 8 in India; Govardhan Puja: Mon, Nov 9 in Monroe Township, Tue, Nov 10 in India; Bhai Dooj: Tue, Nov 10 in Monroe Township, Wed, Nov 11 in India.
How are these times calculated?
From Monroe Township'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 Monroe Township, NJ (America/New_York). Please confirm family customs with your priest.
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