Five planning checkpoints from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj, with location-based puja windows for the selected city.
Day 1November 6Friday
Dhanteras
Dhantrayodashi, shopping and Yama Deepam
Dhanteras puja6:02 PM–7:57 PM
RegionalNovember 7Saturday
Kali Chaudas / pre-Diwali
Some calendars and communities observe Choti Diwali-related customs on this date.
Local panchangLocal panchang
Main dayNovember 8Sunday
Naraka Chaturdashi + Diwali
New Delhi reference places Naraka Chaturdashi and the main Diwali/Lakshmi Puja on this date.
Lakshmi Puja5:54 PM–7:50 PM
Day 4November 10Tuesday
Govardhan Puja / Annakut
Krishna, Govardhan and Annakut observances; some regions also call it Bali Pratipada.
New Delhi: 6:40–8:50 AMNew Delhi: 6:40–8:50 AM
Day 5November 11Wednesday
Bhai Dooj
Sibling celebrations and the traditional tilak observance.
New Delhi: 1:09–3:19 PMNew Delhi: 1:09–3:19 PM
Timing note: Lakshmi Puja and Dhanteras times above are local to the selected city. Govardhan and Bhai Dooj examples use New Delhi reference timings; regional calendars, temples and family priests may follow a different local window.
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The short answerHeartfelt family Happy Diwali wishes for parents, siblings, relatives and family WhatsApp groups, with short and emotional message ideas.Heartfelt family Happy Diwali wishes for parents, siblings, relatives and family WhatsApp groups, with short and emotional message ideas.
Family Happy Diwali wishes
A family greeting works best when it recognises togetherness rather than sounding like a generic status update. Mention health, shared memories, blessings or the joy of meeting after a long time.
For parents and elders
May this Diwali bring you good health, peaceful mornings and the happiness of seeing the whole family together. Your blessings make every celebration brighter.
Wishing you a comfortable, joyful Diwali. Thank you for keeping our family traditions and memories alive.
For siblings and cousins
May your Diwali be as bright as our childhood memories and as joyful as the family gatherings we look forward to every year.
Sending lights, sweets and lots of love to my favourite people. May this year bring you exciting opportunities.
Family WhatsApp example
Happy Diwali to our entire family! May our homes stay full of peace, our conversations stay full of laughter and the year ahead bring health, prosperity and togetherness.
If relatives live in different cities, send the greeting with a practical plan: confirm travel dates, delivery addresses and the local puja time separately. A personal voice matters more than a perfect phrase.
Source and editorial note
Bharat Metro Locator editorial desk. Festival dates and local timings can vary; verify the relevant detail before acting.
