Lakshmi Puja is eligible any time within 15:28–18:00; the muhurta above is the specifically recommended window within that period.
Panchang Details
| Tithi | Amavasya |
| Lunar Month | Ashvayuja |
| Nakshatra | Swati |
How is this date determined?
Diwali is observed on Amavasya of Ashvayuja. Exactly when this tithi is active depends on precise astronomical calculations (Swiss Ephemeris, Lahiri ayanamsa) relative to sunrise in New York, NY -- which is why the date and timings shown above are calculated specifically for your location rather than copied from a single national date.
How are these timings calculated?
- Swiss Ephemeris astronomical calculations (Lahiri ayanamsa)
- Location-specific sunrise and tithi timing for New York, NY
- Traditional Dharma Sindhu and Nirnaya Sindhu festival rules
- Recalculated per city, not copied from a single national date
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Diwali in New York, NY?
Diwali falls on November 8, 2026 in New York, NY.
Which tithi is Diwali celebrated on?
Diwali is observed on Amavasya of Ashvayuja.
Why does the Diwali date change every year?
Diwali is fixed to the lunar calendar (Amavasya), which runs shorter than the solar year, so its Gregorian date shifts annually.
Why does Diwali's date sometimes differ between cities?
Tithi boundaries are tied to an exact moment in time, not a calendar day. Because local sunrise happens at a different moment in each city, the same tithi can be active at sunrise in one location but not another, occasionally shifting the observed date by a day.
Which Panchang system does this follow?
Dates and timings are computed using Swiss Ephemeris astronomical data with Lahiri ayanamsa, applying traditional Dharma Sindhu and Nirnaya Sindhu festival rules.
What time is Lakshmi Puja on Diwali?
The recommended muhurta for Lakshmi Puja in New York, NY is 17:05–17:53, though it is eligible any time within 15:28–18:00.