Diwali 2026 in Jaipur: Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, Lit Bazaars, Drone Show, Traffic Plan and Cracker Rules

Quick answer: Diwali 2026 in Jaipur is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Jaipur is 6:03 PM – 8:00 PM IST, calculated by HinduTone with the Drik Panchang method. Dhanteras is Friday, 6 November, Roop Chaudas falls on Sunday morning this year, Govardhan Puja and Annakut are Tuesday, 10 November, and Bhai Dooj is Wednesday, 11 November. The Jaipur Municipal Corporation and JDA's "Diwali Khushiyon Wali" fireworks show is on Sunday, 8 November at 9:30 PM, and the walled city's markets are closed to most vehicles from 6 PM on 6 to 9 November.

Jaipur's Diwali is famous for its lit bazaars. Every evening of the festival week, the pink facades of Johari Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Tripolia and Chandpole and the shopfronts of MI Road glow with lights and decorations put up by the traders' associations, and families from across the city walk the walled city after dark. Marwari business families worship their new bahi-khata at Lakshmi Puja, and Krishna temples such as Govind Dev Ji offer Annakut after Diwali. This guide covers the dates and times, the bazaars, the city's events, the traffic plan, temples, the cracker rules and practical tips.

Editor's note (8 November 2026): puja times are HinduTone's own calculation for Jaipur. Event details are from Pratahkal (7 November 2026) and ETV Bharat Rajasthan (3 November 2026); the traffic plan is from Amar Ujala (3 November 2026); the fire-service arrangements are from Patrika and ETV Bharat (2 November 2026); and the state cracker guidelines are from ETV Bharat Rajasthan (4 November 2026). For the wider Rajasthan picture, see our Diwali 2026 in Rajasthan guide.

Diwali 2026 dates in Jaipur

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 sunrise on Sunday, which puts the Roop Chaudas ubtan bath on Sunday morning. Many families light their Choti Diwali lamps on Saturday evening. The Amavasya follows at 11:27 AM on Sunday and lasts until 12:31 PM on Monday, 9 November, so Sunday evening is Diwali. Monday, 9 November is the gap day before Govardhan Puja this year.

Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Jaipur

The muhurat is the part of Pradosh Kaal, the period after sunset, when the fixed Vrishabha (Taurus) lagna is rising. Jaipur's window starts about nine minutes later than New Delhi's (5:54 PM – 7:50 PM). For other cities, see Lakshmi Puja muhurat 2026, city-wise.

How Jaipur celebrates, day by day

Friday, 6 November: Dhanteras. Silver coins, utensils and a new broom are bought, and the jewellers of Johari Bazaar are at their busiest. A lamp for Yama is lit at the door at dusk. The evening puja window is 6:12 PM – 8:08 PM. See Dhanteras 2026.

Sunday, 8 November: Roop Chaudas and Diwali.

1. Morning: the Roop Chaudas bath with ubtan, a paste of gram flour, turmeric and oil, followed by new clothes.
2. Evening: Lakshmi-Ganesh puja inside the muhurat, 6:03 PM – 8:00 PM. Homes are lit with diyas and the doorway is decorated with mandana or rangoli.
3. Bahi-khata: Marwari and other trading families worship their new red account books, marking the first page with a swastika and "Shubh Labh". See how Marwaris celebrate Dhanteras and Diwali.
4. Night: families walk the lit bazaars, and the city fireworks show begins at 9:30 PM.

Tuesday, 10 November: Govardhan Puja and Annakut. Families shape a small Govardhan hill in the courtyard and worship it, and Krishna temples offer Annakut, a mountain of cooked dishes. See Govardhan Puja and Annakut 2026.

Wednesday, 11 November: Bhai Dooj. Sisters apply tilak to their brothers and pray for their long life. See Bhai Dooj 2026.

The lit bazaars of the walled city

Jaipur's Diwali lights are put up by the traders' associations of each market, and the decorations change every year. Photographs published by IANS show the markets at Panch Batti on MI Road lit by 1 November 2026, and Johari Bazaar fully illuminated on the eve of Diwali.

The best way to see them is on foot after 7 PM:

• Johari Bazaar: jewellery, silver and the classic pink-facade view towards Badi Chaupar.
• Bapu Bazaar and Nehru Bazaar: textiles, mojaris and handicrafts.
• Tripolia and Chandpole Bazaars: brassware, lac bangles and household goods.
• MI Road: the modern shopping street outside the walls, with its own decorations.
• Kishanpole Bazaar: traditional textiles and dyes.

ETV Bharat Rajasthan reported on 3 November 2026 that the city is running decoration contests for homes and shops in seven categories this Diwali, along with a cleanliness drive.

Drone show and fireworks: "Diwali Khushiyon Wali"

The Jaipur Municipal Corporation and the Jaipur Development Authority are holding a "Diwali Khushiyon Wali" programme, according to Pratahkal (7 November 2026):

• Drone and music show: Saturday, 7 November, from 9 PM at Amar Jawan Jyoti, Janpath, with more than 500 drones.
• Fireworks show: Sunday, 8 November, from 9:30 PM.

Check the Jaipur Municipal Corporation's and JDA's announcements for the fireworks venue and any last-minute changes.

Traffic plan for the walled city

Jaipur Traffic Police's Diwali plan (Amar Ujala, 3 November 2026):

• When: from 6 PM on 6, 7, 8 and 9 November, in the walled city (Parkota) and other central markets.
• No-vehicle zones: Ramniwas Bagh crossing to Sanganeri Gate; Bapu, Nehru, Indira and Sanjay Bazaars; Bandarwal Gate to Badi Chaupar; Choti Chaupar via Gangauri Bazaar; and several roads around Badi Chaupar, Choti Chaupar and Tripolia.
• Buses: tourist and public buses are barred from the walled city from 6 PM to midnight.
• Parking: Ramniwas Bagh underground parking, Chaugan Stadium, Chandpole Anaj Mandi and Chandpole Metro station, and Ramlila Maidan for walled-city residents.
• Help: traffic helpline 1095; the police have also released a QR code for parking and traffic updates.

Jaipur Metro runs late during Diwali, which is the easiest way to reach Chandpole and Badi Chaupar.

Temples to visit in Jaipur

• Govind Dev Ji Temple, City Palace complex: Jaipur's most loved Krishna temple, with special jhankis and Annakut after Diwali.
• Birla Mandir (Lakshmi Narayan Temple): the white-marble temple below Moti Dungri, a natural choice for Lakshmi darshan on Diwali.
• Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple: the city's best-known Ganesh temple, busy before Lakshmi-Ganesh puja.
• Galta Ji: the temple and sacred tanks in the hills east of the city.
• ISKCON Jaipur: Hare Krishna temples usually mark Govardhan Puja with an Annakut offering.

Darshan and jhanki timings change on festival days; check each temple's notice before you go.

Crackers in Jaipur: what applies

On 4 November 2026 Rajasthan's Department of Environment and Climate Change issued Diwali cracker guidelines for the state's six NCR districts: Alwar, Bharatpur, Dausa, Deeg, Khairthal-Tijara and Kotputli-Behror. There, only CSIR-NEERI-certified green crackers with QR codes are allowed, only on 7 and 8 November, from 6 AM to 7 AM and 8 PM to 10 PM (ETV Bharat Rajasthan).

Jaipur is not one of those districts. As of 8 November 2026 HinduTone has not found a separate 2026 timing order for Jaipur, so the national rules apply:

• Timing: 8 PM to 10 PM on Diwali, under the Supreme Court's 2018 judgment, which was also Rajasthan's rule in 2024.
• Type: green crackers only, from licensed shops; no barium or joined "series" crackers.
• Where: not within 100 metres of hospitals, schools, courts and places of worship, and not near fuel pumps or in crowded markets.
• Noise: no sound-emitting crackers from 10 PM to 6 AM.

Jaipur district's temporary cracker shop licences run from 12 October to 11 November 2026. All 12 of the city's fire stations are on 24-hour alert from 6 to 11 November (Patrika); for fire emergencies call 101, and for police 112. More details are on our Rajasthan firecracker rules 2026 page.

Practical tips

• Weather: early November in Jaipur is dry and pleasant, around 14–30 °C; evenings turn cool, so carry a light shawl for the bazaar walk.
• Air quality: smoke builds up on Diwali night; keep children, older relatives and anyone with asthma indoors during heavy bursting.
• Crowds: the walled city is packed from 7 PM to midnight; keep valuables close and agree a meeting point with your family.
• Shopping: carry small change, and bargain politely in the old bazaars.

More Diwali 2026 guides

• Diwali 2026 in Delhi
• Diwali 2026 in Ahmedabad
• Diwali 2026 in Mumbai
• Diwali 2026 in Kolkata
• Diwali 2026 state-wise in India

Browse every guide on our Diwali 2026 hub.

Frequently asked questions

When is Diwali 2026 in Jaipur?

Sunday, 8 November 2026, with Lakshmi Puja in the evening. Govardhan Puja is Tuesday, 10 November and Bhai Dooj Wednesday, 11 November.

What is the Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Jaipur?

6:03 PM to 8:00 PM IST on Sunday, 8 November 2026, calculated by HinduTone with the Drik Panchang method.

What time is the Jaipur Diwali fireworks show?

The Jaipur Municipal Corporation and JDA's "Diwali Khushiyon Wali" fireworks show is on Sunday, 8 November 2026 from 9:30 PM, according to Pratahkal.

Are vehicles allowed in Jaipur's walled city on Diwali?

Not in the main markets. From 6 PM on 6 to 9 November, the bazaars of the walled city are no-vehicle zones; park at Ramniwas Bagh, Chaugan Stadium or Chandpole and walk or take the metro.

What are the cracker timings in Jaipur for Diwali 2026?

Rajasthan's 2026 time limits (6–7 AM and 8–10 PM on 7–8 November) are for the six NCR districts, not Jaipur. In Jaipur the national rule applies: green crackers only, 8 PM to 10 PM on Diwali.