Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 · Illinois, United States
Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja Time in Illinois, United States
4:48 PM to 7:12 PM
Sunday, 8 November 2026 · local time in Illinois (America/Chicago)
On Sunday, 8 November 2026 sunset in Illinois is at 4:48 PM, so Pradosh Kaal, the best window for Lakshmi Puja, is about 4:48 PM to 7:12 PM.
Times are for Springfield, the reference city for Illinois. Places east or west of it differ by about 4 minutes for every degree of longitude (roughly 100 km).
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 planetary data for Illinois. Confirm the muhurat with your priest or local temple.
About Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026
Diwali is on Sunday 8 November 2026. Lakshmi Puja is done in the evening (Pradosh Kaal after sunset) on the Amavasya day; the exact time depends on your city.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Lakshmi Puja time in Illinois?
Pradosh Kaal is about 4:48 PM to 7:12 PM on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
When is Diwali 2026?
Sunday, 8 November 2026.
What is Pradosh Kaal?
The period starting at sunset and lasting about 2 hours 24 minutes, considered best for Lakshmi worship.
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