Diwali 2026 in Prayagraj: Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, Kartik Amavasya Snan and Deepdaan at the Sangam, 79 Cracker Markets and Temples

Quick answer: Diwali 2026 in Prayagraj is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Prayagraj is 5:42 PM – 7:39 PM IST, calculated by HinduTone with the Drik Panchang method, and sunset is at about 5:17 PM. The Kartik Amavasya snan and daan at the Triveni Sangam falls on the morning of Monday, 9 November, from sunrise at about 6:14 AM, because the Amavasya is still running at sunrise that day. Govardhan Puja is Tuesday, 10 November and Bhai Dooj Wednesday, 11 November. Crackers are on sale at 79 markets with 701 shops across the district from 6 to 9 November, 9 AM to 9 PM. As of 8 November HinduTone has not found a 2026 Prayagraj order on cracker hours, so the national rule applies: 8 PM to 10 PM on Diwali, green crackers only.

Prayagraj keeps Diwali beside the rivers. Families perform Lakshmi-Ganesh puja at dusk and light their homes, the bazaars of Chowk and Katra are packed with shoppers buying lamps, idols, khil-batashe and sweets, and on Kartik Amavasya pilgrims bathe at the confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna and the unseen Saraswati and float lamps on the water. This guide covers the dates and times, the Sangam snan and deepdaan, markets, temples, the cracker markets and practical tips.

Editor's note (8 November 2026): puja and sunrise times are HinduTone's own calculation for Prayagraj. The cracker-market figures are from UNI Varta (6 November 2026). We did not find a published 2026 Diwali traffic plan for Prayagraj city; check the Prayagraj traffic police's social media pages before you drive into the markets.

Diwali 2026 dates in Prayagraj

The Chaturdashi tithi runs from 10:47 AM on Saturday, 7 November to 11:27 AM on Sunday, 8 November. The Amavasya follows at 11:27 AM on Sunday and lasts until 12:31 PM on Monday, 9 November, so Sunday evening is Diwali and Monday morning, when the Amavasya is current at sunrise, is the time for the holy dip and daan.

Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Prayagraj

The muhurat is the part of Pradosh Kaal, the period after sunset, when the fixed Vrishabha (Taurus) lagna is rising. Prayagraj's window is a minute earlier than Lucknow's (5:43 PM – 7:40 PM) and four minutes later than Varanasi's (5:38 PM – 7:35 PM). For other cities, see Lakshmi Puja muhurat 2026, city-wise.

Kartik Amavasya at the Sangam: snan and deepdaan

Bathing at the Triveni Sangam is held to be meritorious on every Amavasya, and Kartik Amavasya, the new moon of Diwali, is one of the most important.

• When: Monday, 9 November, from sunrise (about 6:14 AM) until the Amavasya ends at 12:31 PM. Many families also come to the ghats on Diwali evening to float lamps.
• What people do: a holy dip at the confluence, prayers to the rivers, tarpan for ancestors in some families, and daan (charity) of food, clothes, lamps or money.
• Deepdaan: small clay lamps, often set in leaf cups with flowers, are lit and floated on the water with a prayer for the family's well-being.
• Getting there: boats take bathers from the ghats near the Fort and Arail out to the bathing point at the confluence. Agree the fare before you board and wear the life jacket offered.

For the meaning of the day, see Prayagraj Sangam on Kartik Amavasya 2026 and the Triveni Sangam explained.

Safety at the river: bathe only at the marked bathing area, stay within your depth, keep children's hands in yours, and follow the instructions of the water police and boatmen. November mornings are cold; carry a towel and dry clothes.

How Prayagraj celebrates, day by day

• Friday, 6 November: Dhanteras. Families buy gold, silver, utensils and a new broom, and a lamp for Yama is lit at the door at dusk. The evening puja window is 5:49 PM – 7:47 PM. See Dhanteras 2026.
• Saturday, 7 November: Choti Diwali. The first rows of diyas and lights go up, and homes get their final cleaning and rangoli.
• Sunday, 8 November: Diwali. The Narak Chaturdashi bath in the morning, Lakshmi-Ganesh puja inside the muhurat, 5:42 PM – 7:39 PM, and diyas at the door, in every room and on the roof. Traders worship their account books.
• Monday, 9 November: Kartik Amavasya snan at the Sangam.
• Tuesday, 10 November: Govardhan Puja and Annakut. See Govardhan Puja and Annakut 2026.
• Wednesday, 11 November: Bhai Dooj and Chitragupta Puja. Sisters apply tilak to their brothers, and Kayastha families worship Chitragupta with pens and account books. See Bhai Dooj 2026 and Chitragupta Puja 2026.

For the meaning of each day, see the five days of Diwali explained.

Markets and shopping

• Chowk: the historic centre of old Prayagraj and one of the city's oldest and busiest bazaars, for lamps, puja items, utensils, clothes and sweets.
• Katra: clothes, gifts and household shopping near the university.
• Civil Lines: branded shops, sweets, gifts and the city's favourite evening stroll.

Expect heavy traffic around Chowk and Katra in the evenings; use an auto or park outside and walk.

Temples to visit in Prayagraj

• Bade Hanuman Mandir (Lete Hanuman ji), near the Sangam: the famous temple of the reclining Hanuman, visited by most pilgrims after their dip.
• Alopi Devi Temple, Alopibagh: one of Prayagraj's Shakti Peeth temples, where a wooden doli is worshipped in place of an idol.
• Lalita Devi Temple, Meerapur: another of the city's major Devi temples.
• Mankameshwar Temple: the Shiva temple on the bank of the Yamuna near Saraswati Ghat.
• Someshwar Mahadev, Arail: the Shiva temple on the far bank of the Yamuna.

Temples are busiest on Diwali evening and on the morning of the Amavasya snan. Check each temple's notice for darshan and aarti timings. For more of the state, see famous temples in Uttar Pradesh.

Crackers in Prayagraj: what we know

• Where to buy: according to UNI Varta (6 November 2026), cracker markets have been set up at 79 locations across the district, with 701 shops, the largest number of them, 346, in the city area. Sales run for four days, 6 to 9 November, from 9 AM to 9 PM.
• Safety rules for shops: at least 3 metres between shops, fire extinguishers arranged by each shopkeeper, and wiring and lighting checked by the Directorate of Electrical Safety.
• Timing: as of 8 November 2026 HinduTone has not found a 2026 Prayagraj or Uttar Pradesh order fixing cracker hours, so the national rule applies:
• 8 PM to 10 PM on Diwali, under the Supreme Court's 2018 judgment.
• Green crackers only, from licensed shops.
• No sound-emitting crackers from 10 PM to 6 AM, and none near hospitals, schools and courts.
• At the ghats: keep crackers well away from the bathing ghats, boats and crowds of pilgrims.

Read our firecracker safety tips and the Uttar Pradesh firecracker rules 2026. For emergencies call 112, and for fire 101.

After Diwali: Chhath and Dev Deepawali

• Chhath Puja: Prayagraj's Purvanchali and Bihari families keep Chhath on the Ganga and Yamuna ghats from Friday, 13 to Monday, 16 November, with the evening arghya on Sunday, 15 November and the morning arghya on Monday, 16 November. See Chhath Puja 2026.
• Kartik Purnima and Dev Deepawali: on Tuesday, 24 November the ghats are lit with lamps again for the Kartik Purnima snan. See Dev Deepawali 2026.

Practical tips

• Weather: early November in Prayagraj is pleasant by day, around 16–30 °C, with cold, misty early mornings at the river.
• Air quality: the air often worsens in November and after Diwali night; people with asthma should carry their medicines and avoid the heaviest bursting.
• Crowds: Chowk on Diwali evening and the Sangam on Monday morning are very crowded; keep valuables close and agree a meeting point.
• Safety at home: keep diyas away from curtains, use LED lights on balconies, and keep water and sand ready if you burst crackers.

More Diwali 2026 guides

• Diwali 2026 in Varanasi
• Diwali 2026 in Lucknow
• Diwali 2026 in Kanpur
• Diwali 2026 in Mathura and Vrindavan
• Ayodhya Deepotsav and Diwali 2026 in Uttar Pradesh

Browse every guide on our Diwali 2026 hub.

Frequently asked questions

When is Diwali 2026 in Prayagraj?

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 Prayagraj?

5:42 PM to 7:39 PM IST on Sunday, 8 November 2026, calculated by HinduTone with the Drik Panchang method.

When is the Kartik Amavasya snan at the Sangam in 2026?

On the morning of Monday, 9 November 2026, from sunrise at about 6:14 AM until the Amavasya ends at 12:31 PM.

Where can I buy crackers in Prayagraj?

At the 79 licensed cracker markets across the district, open from 6 to 9 November, 9 AM to 9 PM, according to UNI Varta. Buy only green crackers from licensed shops.

What are the cracker timings in Prayagraj for Diwali 2026?

As of 8 November 2026 we have not found a Prayagraj order on hours, so the national rule applies: green crackers only, 8 PM to 10 PM on Diwali.