Heartfelt Diwali greetings from Sri Sadguru Peetham to all devotees, well-wishers, relatives and friends.

An Amavasya with Swati nakshatra

This year's Diwali is very special: it is an Ashvayuja Amavasya joined with Swati nakshatra (Sunday, 8 November 2026). Swati prevails through the whole of Diwali night and ends at 7:24 AM on 9 November (Drik Panchang).

Swati stands for prana, the life-force. Just as a single raindrop that falls in Swati is said to become a pearl, a single lamp offered (deepadana) or a single good deed done on this holy Amavasya brings merit for lifetimes.

What is the true meaning of Diwali?

Lighting lamps outside is only the custom. The darkness of Amavasya is a symbol of the ignorance within us. The lamp we light in that darkness is the light of the Self (atma jyoti).

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As the Veda says, "Tamaso mā jyotir gamaya": lead me from darkness to light. Diwali is that journey from darkness into light.

On this festival we worship Goddess Lakshmi. Lakshmi is not only wealth; Lakshmi is the one who shows us our goal (lakshya).

Our wishes

At the divine feet of Sri Sadgurunatha, we pray that this Diwali fills every home with the glow of lamps, every heart with the light of knowledge, and every life with joy, prosperity and good health.

Once again, Happy Diwali to you and your family.

Asato mā sad gamaya... tamaso mā jyotir gamaya

Sri Sadguru Peetham ✍

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