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Diwali
Sun, November 8, 2026 · Computed (rule)
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The festival of lights; Lakshmi Puja on the new-moon evening. Also Bandi Chhor Divas for Sikhs and the Nirvana of Mahavira for Jains. Ashvin, Amavasya. Regional dates can differ by a day.
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- Computed: the tithi prevailing at evening in New Delhi, amanta month by the Sun’s sidereal sign (Lahiri) at the opening new moon, with Astronomy Engine. Checked against published dates for 2023 to 2026.
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