Diwali 2027 in Illinoisदीपावली
The exact Lakshmi Puja date and muhurat for Chicago, Naperville, verified in local time.
Timings for Chicago, Naperville
| City | Date | Lakshmi Puja Muhurat | Amavasya Tithi (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | October 28, 2027 | 06:40 PM to 08:27 PM | 10:17 AM, Oct 28, 2027 to 08:35 AM, Oct 29, 2027 |
| Naperville | October 28, 2027 | 06:42 PM to 08:29 PM | 10:17 AM, Oct 28, 2027 to 08:35 AM, Oct 29, 2027 |
The Lakshmi Puja muhurat runs with each city’s own sunset. If your town is not listed, use the nearest city above; within Illinois the window shifts by only a few minutes.
Frequently asked questions
When is Diwali 2027 in Illinois?
Lakshmi Puja in Illinois is on Thursday, October 28, 2027, one day before the Indian date.
What time is Lakshmi Puja in Illinois?
The puja belongs to the local pradosh kaal after sunset. Verified windows: Chicago 06:40 PM to 08:27 PM, Naperville 06:42 PM to 08:29 PM, local time. Use the table above for your own city.
Why can the date differ from India?
Lakshmi Puja is kept on the evening when the Kartika Amavasya prevails during the local pradosh kaal. Because the tithi begins and ends at one worldwide moment, that evening can fall a calendar day earlier in the Americas and Europe than in India.
How is Diwali celebrated abroad?
Exactly as at home: the house cleaned and lit with diyas, rangoli at the door, Lakshmi and Ganesha worshipped in the evening muhurat, sweets shared, and the five days from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj kept by the local calendar.
Diwali 2027 checklist: what to arrange in advance
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Fresh items, flowers, fruit, sweets and leaves, are best bought from your local market on the day.
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