Diwali is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals, bringing happiness, prosperity, devotion, and new beginnings. In Gujarat, Diwali has special cultural and religious significance because the celebrations include Dhanteras, Kali Chaudas, Lakshmi Pujan, Chopda Pujan, Gujarati New Year (Bestu Varas), Bhai Bij, and Labh Pancham.
The Diwali Shubh Muhurat 2026 Gujarati Calendar helps families, business owners, traders, and devotees plan their celebrations according to traditional Hindu customs. Knowing the festival dates, Gujarati tithis, and auspicious timings makes it easier to prepare for puja, shopping, account-book worship, and family gatherings.
The main Diwali festival in 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November, while Gujarati New Year is celebrated on Tuesday, 10 November. However, exact puja timings can vary depending on the city and the panchang followed. Therefore, checking the local calendar before performing religious rituals is important.
Dhanteras Muhurat 2026 – Friday, 6 November
Dhanteras marks the beginning of the main Diwali celebrations. It is associated with Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, and Lord Dhanvantari. People traditionally purchase gold, silver, utensils, and other useful items while praying for good health, financial stability, and prosperity.
In Gujarat, Dhanteras is also known as Dhan Trayodashi. Families clean their homes, decorate entrances with rangoli, light diyas, and prepare for the upcoming festival.
The published Dhanteras Puja Muhurat for Rajkot is approximately 6:38 PM to 8:37 PM on 6 November 2026. The Trayodashi tithi begins at approximately 10:30 AM on 6 November and ends at 10:47 AM on 7 November. Confirm these timings with a local panchang before planning the puja.
Kali Chaudas Muhurat 2026 – Saturday, 7 November
Kali Chaudas is an important day in Gujarat’s Diwali festival calendar. It is associated with protection, spiritual cleansing, and prayers for removing negativity. In some traditions, devotees worship Goddess Kali or perform rituals intended to bring peace and protection to the household.
People may light lamps, visit temples, and follow family customs associated with the occasion. Some communities also observe special nighttime rituals.
In 2026, Kali Chaudas falls on Saturday, 7 November. The Chaturdashi tithi begins at approximately 10:47 AM on 7 November and ends at 11:27 AM on 8 November. Nighttime puja timings vary according to the ritual and location, so the appropriate local muhurat should be checked separately.
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja Muhurat 2026 – Sunday, 8 November
Diwali is the central festival of the celebration period. Homes, shops, and offices are decorated with diyas, lights, flowers, and colourful rangoli. Families gather to worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, seeking blessings for prosperity, wisdom, happiness, and success.
The published Lakshmi Puja Muhurat for Rajkot is approximately 6:30 PM to 8:29 PM on 8 November 2026. The Pradosh Kaal is approximately 6:06 PM to 8:40 PM. The Amavasya tithi begins at around 11:27 AM on 8 November and ends at approximately 12:31 PM on 9 November.
Before the puja, devotees generally clean the worship area and arrange flowers, sweets, fruits, incense, kumkum, rice, and diyas. After the rituals, families exchange greetings and enjoy festive meals together.
Chopda Pujan Muhurat 2026 – Sunday, 8 November
Chopda Pujan is one of the most important Diwali traditions for Gujarat’s business community. Shopkeepers, traders, entrepreneurs, and professionals worship their account books and business records to seek blessings for a successful new financial year.
During the ceremony, people may prepare new ledgers, accounting documents, pens, calculators, and other work-related items. Auspicious symbols such as Swastika, Shubh, and Labh are traditionally written in account books.
General published muhurat windows for Chopda Pujan include approximately 11:27 AM to 12:23 PM in the morning, 1:47 PM to 3:11 PM in the afternoon, and 5:58 PM to 10:47 PM in the evening. Additional nighttime windows may extend into the early hours of 9 November.
These are general calendar timings rather than a confirmed Rajkot-specific schedule. Business owners should select an appropriate time according to their local panchang and customary practice.
Sharda Pujan 2026 – Sunday, 8 November
Sharda Pujan is associated with the worship of knowledge, wisdom, education, and creativity. Students, teachers, business owners, and professionals may offer prayers for clear thinking, learning, and success in their work.
Books, educational materials, office documents, and tools of work may be placed near the deity during the ritual. Families can follow their established traditions when deciding the appropriate time for worship.
Sharda Pujan is included in the Diwali celebration schedule shown in the supplied Gujarati calendar. The exact muhurat should be confirmed locally before publication.
Padatar Divas – Monday, 9 November 2026
Padatar Divas is listed in the supplied Gujarati calendar for Monday, 9 November 2026. It falls between the main Diwali celebrations and Gujarati New Year.
Families can use this day to complete festive preparations, organise business records, visit relatives, and prepare for the new year. Because the religious significance and observance can vary between calendars and communities, readers should check the terminology and tithi in their preferred Gujarati panchang.
Gujarati New Year (Bestu Varas) Muhurat 2026 – Tuesday, 10 November
Gujarati New Year, also called Bestu Varas or Nutan Varsh, marks the beginning of a new year according to the Gujarati calendar. It is an important occasion for families and business communities across Gujarat.
People visit temples, exchange greetings, prepare festive meals, and pray for good health, peace, happiness, and prosperity. Shopkeepers and business owners may reopen their establishments, welcome customers, and begin new business activities.
In 2026, Bestu Varas falls on Tuesday, 10 November. The Pratipada tithi is expected to begin at approximately 12:31 PM on 9 November and end around 2:00 PM on 10 November. One published calendar lists an Abhijit Muhurat of approximately 12:01 PM to 12:46 PM. Please verify these timings for your city before relying on them for a ceremony.
Bhai Bij 2026 – Wednesday, 11 November
Bhai Bij, also known as Bhai Dooj, celebrates the loving bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters traditionally apply a tilak to their brothers’ foreheads and pray for their health, happiness, and long life. Brothers express their affection and appreciation through gifts and family visits.
The festival is an opportunity for families to spend time together and strengthen relationships. In 2026, Bhai Bij falls on Wednesday, 11 November. The exact tilak muhurat should be checked in the local panchang.
Labh Pancham Muhurat 2026 – Saturday, 14 November
Labh Pancham is an auspicious occasion associated with prosperity, progress, and fresh beginnings. It is especially significant for business owners in Gujarat, many of whom reopen their shops or begin new business activities after the Diwali holidays.
People may worship account books, perform a small puja, and pray for new opportunities and financial growth. Labh Pancham falls on Saturday, 14 November 2026.
A published morning puja window for Ahmedabad is approximately 6:52 AM to 10:33 AM. Since Ahmedabad and Rajkot may have different applicable timings, check the local panchang before performing the puja.
How to Prepare for Diwali Puja
Preparing in advance makes the festival more organised and meaningful. Clean the home and workplace, arrange flowers and diyas, and prepare the necessary puja materials. For Lakshmi Puja, keep the idols or pictures of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha ready along with sweets, fruits, incense, kumkum, and rice.
For Chopda Pujan, arrange new account books and business documents beforehand. Check the local muhurat, follow family traditions, and perform the rituals with devotion. Light diyas safely and share festive wishes with relatives, friends, customers, and colleagues.
Let’s Enjoy Festival with Family!!
