Diwali 2026 in San Jose & Bay Area: Lakshmi Puja time
Sunday, 8 November 2026 · local time (PST)
In San Jose & Bay Area, Diwali Lakshmi Puja 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The best time is 5:22 PM – 7:13 PM PST.
| Lakshmi Puja muhurat | 5:22 PM – 7:13 PM |
|---|---|
| Pradosh Kaal | 5:02 PM – 7:46 PM |
| Vrishabha (fixed) lagna | 5:22 PM – 7:13 PM |
| Sunset | 5:02 PM |
| Amavasya begins | 7 Nov, 9:58 PM |
| Amavasya ends | 8 Nov, 11:01 PM |
| Dhanteras | Friday, 6 November 2026, Pradosh 5:04 PM – 7:47 PM |
A simple Lakshmi Puja at home
- Clean the puja place and light diyas at the door before sunset.
- Place Lakshmi and Ganesha (idols or a picture) on a red cloth with a kalash of water, rice, flowers and sweets.
- Begin with Ganesha, then take a sankalp with your names, gotra, city and the date.
- Offer kumkum, flowers, sweets and coins to Lakshmi; chant "Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah" 108 times if you can.
- Finish with aarti and share prasad; keep a lamp burning through the night.
Samagri you cannot find in San Jose & Bay Area can usually be replaced: any clean red cloth, local flowers, and sweets from an Indian grocer.
Book the puja online
Our pandit can perform the Diwali Lakshmi Ganesh puja live on video at your San Jose & Bay Area muhurat.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Lakshmi Puja time in San Jose & Bay Area for Diwali 2026?
5:22 PM – 7:13 PM on Sunday, 8 November 2026, local time. That is the part of Pradosh Kaal when Vrishabha lagna rises while Amavasya runs.
When does Amavasya start and end in San Jose & Bay Area?
Amavasya runs from 7 Nov, 9:58 PM to 8 Nov, 11:01 PM local time.
When is Dhanteras 2026 in San Jose & Bay Area?
On Friday, 6 November 2026. The evening worship falls in Pradosh Kaal, 5:04 PM – 7:47 PM, while Trayodashi runs (5 Nov, 9:00 PM to 6 Nov, 9:18 PM).
Is the time the same as in India?
No. It is calculated from your own sunset and from the sign rising over your city, so it is a different clock time from the India muhurat. Converting the India time gives the wrong answer.
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