Diwali 2026 in Chicago — lakshmi puja / pradosh kaal

Hindu festival dates follow the tithi at local sunrise, not a fixed Gregorian date and not a simple IST conversion. Chicago sits in a different timezone from India, and sunrise happens at a different longitude — so the same Kartika tithi can name a different civil morning. Muhurat windows (Pradosh Kaal, Aparahna, moonrise, Arghya) are always recomputed from this place's coordinates.

Light diyas at local dusk. Perform Lakshmi-Ganesha puja in the Pradosh window below while Amavasya tithi prevails. Keep the altar simple: flowers, sweets, and a clean lamp — no need to wait for an India livestream.

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When is Diwali 2026 in Chicago?

Diwali is observed in Chicago on 2026-11-08. 16:38 – 18:08 Central Time. India civil date is 2026-11-08.

What time is lakshmi puja / pradosh kaal in Chicago?

16:38 – 18:08 Central Time. Times use America/Chicago (Central Time), recomputed from 41.88°, -87.63° — not shifted from IST.

Why might Chicago differ from the India calendar?

Hindu festival dates follow the tithi at local sunrise, not a fixed Gregorian date and not a simple IST conversion. Chicago sits in a different timezone from India, and sunrise happens at a different longitude — so the same Kartika tithi can name a different civil morning. Muhurat windows (Pradosh Kaal, Aparahna, moonrise, Arghya) are always recomputed from this place's coordinates.

How do I observe Diwali at home in Chicago?

Light diyas at local dusk. Perform Lakshmi-Ganesha puja in the Pradosh window below while Amavasya tithi prevails. Keep the altar simple: flowers, sweets, and a clean lamp — no need to wait for an India livestream.

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