Diwali 2026 in Coimbatore: Deepavali Oil Bath, Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, Cracker Timings, Temples and Kanda Sashti

Quick answer: Deepavali 2026 in Coimbatore is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The Ganga snanam (oil bath) is before sunrise that morning (sunrise about 6:15 AM), and the Lakshmi Puja muhurat that evening is 6:24 PM – 8:24 PM IST, calculated by HinduTone with the Drik Panchang method. The Tamil Nadu government has allowed crackers on Deepavali only from 6 AM to 7 AM and 7 PM to 8 PM. News reports say Monday, 9 November has also been declared a state holiday. Two days later, the six-day Kanda Sashti festival begins at Marudhamalai and the other Murugan temples, ending with Soora Samharam on Sunday, 15 November.

In Kovai, as in the rest of Tamil Nadu, Deepavali is above all a morning festival. Families wake before dawn for the oil bath, put on new clothes, eat sweets and Deepavali marundhu, burst crackers in the early-morning window and visit relatives, and many keep Lakshmi Kubera puja and the Kedara Gowri nonbu in the evening. Shoppers crowd Cross Cut Road, Oppanakara Street and Big Bazaar Street all week. This guide covers the dates and times, the cracker rules, temples, markets and Kanda Sashti.

Editor's note (8 November 2026): puja times are HinduTone's own calculation for Coimbatore. The cracker timings are from the Tamil Nadu government's release of 3 November 2026, as reported by PTI. The 9 November holiday is from news reports of 30 October 2026. The police deployment details are from Afternoon News (6 November 2026).

Deepavali 2026 dates in Coimbatore

The Chaturdashi tithi runs from 10:47 AM on Saturday, 7 November to 11:27 AM on Sunday, 8 November, so it is in force at dawn on Sunday, which makes Sunday Tamil Deepavali. The Amavasya follows at 11:27 AM and lasts until 12:31 PM on Monday, 9 November, covering Sunday evening's Lakshmi Puja.

Oil bath and Lakshmi Puja times in Coimbatore

Coimbatore is in western Tamil Nadu, so its sunrise and evening times are about 10 to 17 minutes later than Chennai's. The Lakshmi Puja muhurat is the part of Pradosh Kaal when the fixed Vrishabha (Taurus) lagna is rising. For other cities, see Lakshmi Puja muhurat 2026, city-wise.

How Coimbatore celebrates

1. Before dawn: the eldest member applies oil (often with a pinch of pepper and betel leaf warmed in it) to each person's head, followed by a hot-water bath with shikakai. The bath is treated as the Ganga snanam, and families greet each other with "Ganga snanam aacha?"
2. Marundhu and sweets: a spoonful of Deepavali marundhu, the herbal digestive paste, followed by sweets and savouries made at home: murukku, adhirasam, mysore pak, ribbon pakoda and laddu.
3. New clothes and temple visit: new clothes are placed before the deity and worn after the bath; many families visit Koniamman or their local temple.
4. Morning crackers: in the 6 AM to 7 AM window.
5. Evening: Lakshmi Kubera puja inside the muhurat, 6:24 PM – 8:24 PM, and the Kedara Gowri nonbu in many families; see Kedareswara vratam 2026. Evening crackers only from 7 PM to 8 PM.

For the wider picture, see Diwali in Tamil Nadu: Naraka Chaturdashi and sacred oil baths and our Chennai Deepavali guide.

Crackers in Coimbatore: the 2026 rules

The Tamil Nadu government's release of 3 November 2026 (reported by PTI) applies across the state, including Coimbatore:

• Deepavali timings: crackers only from 6 AM to 7 AM and 7 PM to 8 PM.
• Green crackers are encouraged; buy only from licensed shops.
• Where not to burst: near hospitals, schools, places of worship, fuel stations and crowded markets, and never on roads.
• Noise: sound-emitting crackers are not allowed late at night.

More details are on our Tamil Nadu firecracker rules 2026 page. For emergencies call 112, and for fire 101.

Temples to visit in and around Coimbatore

• Koniamman Temple, Town Hall: the city's guardian goddess, busy on Deepavali morning.
• Arulmigu Subramaniaswamy Temple, Marudhamalai: the hill temple of Lord Murugan, the centre of Kovai's Kanda Sashti.
• Perur Pateeswarar Temple: the ancient Shiva temple on the Noyyal, about 7 km west of the city.
• Eachanari Vinayagar Temple: the large Ganesh temple on the Pollachi road, a common first stop for travellers.
• Isha Yoga Centre (Adiyogi and Dhyanalinga), Velliangiri foothills: about 30 km away, a popular outing in the holiday week.

Check each temple's notice for darshan timings on festival days.

Kanda Sashti after Deepavali (10–15 November)

The six-day Kanda Sashti vratam begins on Tuesday, 10 November and ends with Soora Samharam on Sunday, 15 November, when Lord Murugan's victory over Surapadman is enacted at Murugan temples. Marudhamalai draws large crowds; expect restrictions on the hill road and plan to use temple buses. See Skanda Sashti 2026 and Soora Samharam.

Markets and crowds

• Cross Cut Road and Gandhipuram: clothes, sarees and festive shopping.
• Oppanakara Street and Big Bazaar Street: textiles, jewellery and household goods.
• Town Hall area: puja items, flowers and sweets near Koniamman temple.
• RS Puram and 100 Feet Road: branded stores and sweet shops.

Coimbatore City Police have deployed 180 personnel, set up 10 watchtowers and are making public-address announcements at 10 locations across Gandhipuram, Cross Cut Road, 100 Feet Road, Big Bazaar Street, Town Hall, Oppanakara Street and the bus and railway stations (Afternoon News, 6 November 2026). Keep valuables close in the crowds.

Practical tips

• Weather: early November in Coimbatore is pleasant, around 20–29 °C; north-east monsoon showers are possible, so keep crackers and diyas dry.
• Air quality: smoke builds up in the morning and evening windows; keep older relatives and anyone with asthma indoors during heavy bursting.
• Travel: buses and trains out of Coimbatore are crowded before and after the holiday weekend; book early.

More Diwali 2026 guides

• Diwali 2026 in Chennai
• Diwali 2026 in Bengaluru
• Diwali 2026 in Kochi
• Diwali 2026 in Hyderabad
• Diwali 2026 state-wise in India

Browse every guide on our Diwali 2026 hub.

Frequently asked questions

When is Deepavali 2026 in Coimbatore?

Sunday, 8 November 2026, with the oil bath before sunrise. News reports say Monday, 9 November is also a state holiday.

What are the cracker timings in Coimbatore for Deepavali 2026?

6 AM to 7 AM and 7 PM to 8 PM on Deepavali, under the Tamil Nadu government's release of 3 November 2026.

What is the Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Coimbatore?

6:24 PM to 8:24 PM IST on Sunday, 8 November 2026, calculated by HinduTone with the Drik Panchang method.

When is Kanda Sashti 2026 at Marudhamalai?

The six-day festival runs from Tuesday, 10 November to Soora Samharam on Sunday, 15 November 2026.