Diwali 2026: Planetary Remedies & Charity
Diwali 2026 remedies align your planetary charity and spiritual practices with the five-day festival’s cosmic energies. This calendar guides you through Dhanteras, Choti Diwali, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj with planet-specific remedies, charity days, and muhurat timings for maximum impact.
Pre-Diwali Remedy Prep Checklist
- Lock the Muhurats: Import the Diwali 2026 Muhurat Calendar into your Google/Apple Calendar so Dhanteras trayodashi, Amavasya puja, and Bhai Dooj tilak windows trigger reminders in IST and your local zone.
- Budget by Planet: Split your remedy budget across Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Moon, and Rahu-Ketu using the Planetary Charity Calendar 2026 percentages (e.g., 40% wealth, 30% cleansing, 20% discipline, 10% family).
- Set Donation Channels: Preload UPI, ACH, SEPA, or Wise transfers with beneficiary details and rehearse ₹11/₹51 micro-gifts so every day includes an easy seva moment.
- Prep the Remedy Kit: Label storage boxes for each graha with colors, oils, incense, and mantra cards so you aren’t scrambling during muhurat windows.
- Assign Roles: Nominate someone to track receipts, another to manage diyas, and another to post updates in your family chat/Notion board for diaspora coordination.
Remedy Kit Essentials
| Item | Planet / Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow diyas, turmeric packets, sandalwood incense | Jupiter focus (Dhanteras) | Keep near northeast corner to anchor abundance. |
| Silver coins, white lotus or roses, rice flour rangoli mix | Venus focus (Lakshmi Puja) | Use stainless steel bowls if silver isn’t available. |
| Black sesame, mustard oil, iron diya | Saturn focus (Govardhan puja night) | Pre-soak sesame for easier distribution to birds/animals. |
| Blue and black cloth squares, camphor, cloves | Rahu-Ketu cleanse (Choti Diwali) | Wrap previously used crystals to reset their energy. |
| White sandal paste, yellow kumkum, family photo garlands | Moon + Sun bonding (Bhai Dooj) | Helps remote siblings feel included during tilak on video calls. |
Budget & Donation Stacks
| Stack | INR | USD | EUR | Focus | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Flow | ₹1,111 | $33 | €31 | Daily lamps + food packets | Students, first-time donors, or families testing the full 5-day routine. |
| Core Prosperity | ₹5,555 | $168 | €157 | Balanced mix (education, food, tech charity) | Ideal for nuclear families pledging ₹1k+ per day. |
| Legacy Stack | ₹15,000 | $450 | €420 | Scholarships, solar lamp drives, temple restoration | Use when you want to sponsor an entire seva project or corporate CSR drop. |
Currency Timing Tip: Execute USD/EUR transfers by Wednesday (Oct 28) so Indian NGOs receive funds before the Thursday Dhanteras window; for UPI, preload ₹111 auto-debits per day to guarantee micro-gifts.
Global Time-Zone Sync Plan
| Region | IST Offset | When to Perform Rituals | Donation Routing Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast USA (PST) | IST - 13.5 hrs | Perform puja the previous evening; Trayodashi at 6 PM IST = 4:30 AM PST, so light diyas around 5 PM PST the day before. | Schedule Wise/ACH transfers 48 hrs earlier; share confirmation screenshots in family chat. |
| East Coast USA (EST) | IST - 10.5 hrs | Early-morning rituals align with IST evenings; Bhai Dooj tilak can be done at 8:30 AM EST for 7:00 PM IST. | Use Zelle/PayPal to send funds to India-based sibling who completes UPI donation. |
| UK / Europe | IST - 4.5 to -5.5 hrs | You can perform rituals same calendar day; simply subtract hours from muhurat start. | Set SEPA standing orders for ₹/€ conversions one business day before. |
| Middle East / Africa | IST - 2 to +2 hrs | Near-real-time; coordinate Lakshmi aarti over live video. | Cash or digital gifts can reach Indian charities same day using INR accounts. |
| APAC (Singapore, Australia, NZ) | IST +2.5 to +6.5 hrs | Join IST livestreams directly; if ahead, do puja first and share photos for India to follow. | Keep dual wallets (SGD + INR) so last-minute seva is possible without FX delays. |
Use a shared Google Sheet titled “Diwali 2026 Remedy HQ” with tabs for Muhurats, Donations, Mantras, and Feelings so every region can log participation.
Diwali 2026 Overview
Festival Dates:
- Dhanteras: October 29, 2026 (Thursday)
- Choti Diwali: October 30, 2026 (Friday)
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja): October 31, 2026 (Saturday)
- Govardhan Puja: November 1, 2026 (Sunday)
- Bhai Dooj: November 2, 2026 (Monday)
Key Planetary Influences:
- Jupiter (Guru) - Wealth and prosperity
- Venus (Shukra) - Beauty, harmony, relationships
- Sun - Leadership and authority
- Moon - Emotional fulfillment and family bonding
Remedy Planning Dashboard
| Day | Festival | Planet Focus | Charity Type | Muhurat Window | Action Items |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29 | Dhanteras | Jupiter + Venus | Gold, silver, utensils | Evening (Trayodashi) | Buy metals, donate to temples |
| Oct 30 | Choti Diwali | Rahu-Ketu | Blue/black items, tech charity | Evening | Clean negative energy, tech donations |
| Oct 31 | Diwali | Jupiter + Venus + Sun | Lakshmi items, lamps, sweets | Evening (Amavasya) | Lakshmi puja, lamp charity, food donation |
| Nov 1 | Govardhan | Saturn + Earth | Food, grains, mountain charities | Morning | Annakoot preparation, earth charity |
| Nov 2 | Bhai Dooj | Moon + Sun | Sibling gifts, family meals | Afternoon | Brother-sister bonding, family charity |
Day 1: Dhanteras (October 29, 2026 - Thursday)
Planetary Focus: Jupiter (Guru) + Venus (Shukra)
Why This Day Matters: Dhanteras celebrates wealth, prosperity, and removing financial obstacles. It’s ruled by Jupiter (expansive wealth) and Venus (material comfort).
Remedy Schedule
Morning (Brahma Muhurta - 4:30 AM - 5:30 AM):
- Chant Jupiter mantra:
Om Brihaspataye Namah(108×) - Light yellow lamp (Jupiter color)
- Offer yellow flowers to deity
Afternoon (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM):
- Buy gold/silver items or utensils (Dhanteras tradition)
- If purchasing isn’t possible, donate equivalent amount to temple or education fund
- Set intention: “I welcome abundance aligned with dharma”
Evening (Trayodashi Muhurta - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM):
- Perform Lakshmi-Kubera puja
- Light 13 diyas (lamps) to remove obstacles
- Recite Dhanteras vrat katha
- Donate ₹101, $2, or €2 to elderly care or student scholarships
Charity Focus
Jupiter (Guru) Charity:
- Yellow items: Turmeric, yellow lentils, yellow clothes
- Education: Sponsor a student’s books or tuition
- Teaching: Volunteer at local school or online education platform
- Guru dakshina: Donate to spiritual teachers or knowledge institutions
Venus (Shukra) Charity:
- White items: Rice, milk, white flowers
- Beauty/Arts: Support art therapy programs or beauty schools
- Relationships: Donate to couple counseling or marriage support services
Combined Action:
- Donate ₹1,511 (₹1,000 Jupiter + ₹511 Venus) to a charity that combines education and arts
- Example: Support children’s art education or theater programs
Day 2: Choti Diwali / Naraka Chaturdashi (October 30, 2026 - Friday)
Planetary Focus: Rahu-Ketu axis (Removing negativity)
Why This Day Matters: Choti Diwali removes negative energies (Naraka = hell). It’s governed by Rahu-Ketu transit, representing release and transformation.
Remedy Schedule
Morning (Sunrise - 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM):
- Oil massage (abhyang snan) - represents releasing past karma
- Chant Rahu mantra:
Om Raahve Namah(108×) - Chant Ketu mantra:
Om Ketave Namah(108×)
Afternoon (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM):
- Deep house cleaning (physical and energetic)
- Remove unused items, donate to thrift stores
- Clean altar/pooja space
Evening (Chaturdashi Muhurta - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM):
- Light 14 diyas to remove 14 types of obstacles
- Perform Rahu-Ketu shanti puja
- Donate blue/black items (Rahu colors)
- Release old grudges through meditation
Charity Focus
Rahu-Ketu Charity:
- Blue items: Blue clothes, blue sapphire items (if affordable)
- Black items: Black sesame, black blankets, iron items
- Tech charity: Donate devices to underprivileged students (Rahu rules technology)
- Transformation: Support addiction recovery or rehabilitation centers
- Hidden enemies: Donate to legal aid or conflict resolution services
Action:
- Donate ₹1,814 (Rahu number) to tech education or rehabilitation programs
- Clean digital space: Unsubscribe from negative content, organize files
Lakshmi Puja Setup Blueprint
- Home Grid: Clean and decorate the northeast corner with rangoli, brass lamps, and the Lakshmi-Kubera photo. Place gold/silver coins on top of raw rice in a silver/copper plate.
- Workspace Altars: Keep a travel-friendly kit (mini diya, incense, coins) at your desk so you can perform a short puja before shutting down the laptop on Oct 31.
- Prosperity Ledger: Maintain a handwritten notebook listing debts cleared, invoices paid, and people helped. Read it aloud before the main puja to embed gratitude.
- Sound & Scent: Play Lakshmi Ashtakam softly 30 minutes before muhurat; diffuse lotus or rose oils to signal your nervous system that ritual time is near.
- Tech Sync: Set two alarms—one 45 minutes before the muhurat to begin set-up and another 5 minutes prior to silence devices. If you are conducting remote aarti, test video lighting beforehand.
Day 3: Diwali / Lakshmi Puja (October 31, 2026 - Saturday)
Planetary Focus: Jupiter + Venus + Sun (Triple benefic power)
Why This Day Matters: Diwali is the peak day for inviting Lakshmi (wealth goddess) into your home. Saturday (Saturn) + Amavasya (new moon) creates powerful cleansing and renewal energy.
Remedy Schedule
Morning (5:00 AM - 7:00 AM):
- Sunrise meditation with Lakshmi mantra:
Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namah(108×) - Decorate entrance with rangoli (attracts prosperity)
- Light entrance diya (welcomes positive energy)
Afternoon (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM):
- Prepare Lakshmi puja items: Coins, lotus flowers, sweets, fruits
- Create gratitude list (108 things you’re thankful for)
- Set prosperity intention aligned with dharma
Evening (Amavasya Muhurta - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Peak: 7:15 PM):
- Perform elaborate Lakshmi puja with family
- Light 21+ diyas throughout home (odd number preferred)
- Recite Lakshmi stotram and Sukta
- Exchange gifts with family
- Burst firecrackers (if culturally appropriate and environmentally conscious)
Night (9:00 PM - 10:00 PM):
- Play Lakshmi-Temple card game (traditional Diwali game)
- Share sweets with neighbors
- Donate food to homeless shelters
Charity Focus
Jupiter (Guru) + Venus (Shukra) + Sun Combined Charity:
- Lamps (Diyas): Donate oil lamps to temples or provide solar lamps to rural areas
- Sweets (Prasad): Distribute sweets to orphanages, old age homes, or shelters
- Food: Organize community meal or donate to food banks
- Gold/Silver: Even small amounts (₹11, $1, €1) to temple or charity counts
- Clothes: Donate new clothes to underprivileged children (Venus = beauty)
Prosperity Charity:
- Support microfinance programs for women entrepreneurs
- Donate to financial literacy programs
- Sponsor business training for underprivileged youth
Action:
- Minimum: ₹2,111 (₹1,000 Jupiter + ₹1,000 Venus + ₹111 Sun)
- Ideal: ₹5,111 or $51.11 or €51.11 (multiples of 11 for Jupiter)
- Distribute in 3 parts: Temple (morning), Food charity (afternoon), Education (evening)
Day 4: Govardhan Puja / Annakoot (November 1, 2026 - Sunday)
Planetary Focus: Saturn (Discipline) + Earth Element
Why This Day Matters: Govardhan Puja honors Krishna lifting Mount Govardhan and Earth’s abundance. Sunday (Sun) + Saturn energy = discipline + leadership for sustained prosperity.
Remedy Schedule
Morning (6:00 AM - 8:00 AM):
- Build Govardhan hillock with rice/cow dung (symbolic)
- Chant Saturn mantra:
Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah(108×) - Offer 56 food items (Annakoot) to deity
Afternoon (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM):
- Prepare mountain of food (represents abundance)
- Share Annakoot prasad with neighbors
- Donate grains to food banks
Evening (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM):
- Perform Govardhan circumambulation (parikrama) or symbolic walk
- Light earth-colored diyas (brown/yellow)
- Donate to earth/environmental causes
Charity Focus
Saturn (Shani) + Earth Charity:
- Grains: Donate rice, wheat, lentils to food banks
- Agriculture: Support farmers or agricultural education
- Earth/Environment: Plant trees, support reforestation, donate to environmental NGOs
- Worker Welfare: Donate to labor unions or worker support programs
- Black Items: Black sesame, black clothes, iron items (Saturn colors)
Sustainability Charity:
- Support organic farming initiatives
- Donate to water conservation projects
- Sponsor soil health programs
Action:
- Donate ₹1,900 (Saturn number) worth of grains or to environmental causes
- Plant 1-3 trees in community or sponsor tree planting
- Organize neighborhood clean-up drive
Day 5: Bhai Dooj / Bhaiya Duj (November 2, 2026 - Monday)
Planetary Focus: Moon (Emotions) + Sun (Brotherhood)
Why This Day Matters: Bhai Dooj strengthens sibling bonds and family harmony. Monday (Moon) + Sun = emotional fulfillment through family connections.
Remedy Schedule
Morning (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM):
- Sisters perform tilak ceremony for brothers
- Brothers give gifts to sisters
- Chant Moon mantra:
Om Chandraya Namah(108×) - Chant Sun mantra:
Om Suryaya Namah(27×)
Afternoon (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM):
- Family meal together
- Share family stories and gratitude
- Resolve any family conflicts through open conversation
Evening (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM):
- Sisters pray for brothers’ long life
- Brothers pray for sisters’ happiness
- Light white diyas (Moon color) and gold diyas (Sun color)
- Donate to family welfare organizations
Charity Focus
Moon (Chandra) + Sun (Surya) Charity:
- White Items: Milk, rice, white clothes (Moon)
- Gold Items: Gold charity, yellow items (Sun)
- Family Welfare: Donate to orphanages, foster care, or family counseling services
- Sibling Support: Support programs for separated siblings or family reunification
- Women’s Health: Donate to maternity care or women’s health clinics (Moon rules women)
Emotional Wellbeing Charity:
- Support mental health programs
- Donate to therapy access funds
- Sponsor family counseling sessions
Action:
- Minimum: ₹2,100 (₹1,100 Moon + ₹1,000 Sun)
- Gift siblings or donate equivalent to family welfare
- Organize family gratitude circle and donate collectively
Five-Day Remedy Integration Plan
Daily Micro-Habits
Every Morning (5:30 AM - 6:00 AM):
- Gratitude prayer (2 minutes)
- Planetary mantra (5 minutes)
- Light diya with intention (1 minute)
- Set daily charity goal (1 minute)
Every Evening (7:00 PM - 7:30 PM):
- Lakshmi mantra (5 minutes)
- Light diyas (5 minutes)
- Donate small amount (₹11/$1/€1 minimum)
- Reflect on abundance received (5 minutes)
Weekly Follow-Up (Week After Diwali)
Sunday (November 9, 2026):
- Review charity impact
- Note any shifts in financial opportunities
- Plan next month’s remedy schedule
- Update remedy journal with Diwali outcomes
Special Remedies for Specific Goals
For Financial Struggles
Focus: Jupiter + Venus
- Dhanteras: Maximum charity (₹5,111 or more)
- Diwali Day: 108× Lakshmi mantra
- Action: Support education charity (Jupiter) + arts charity (Venus)
For Relationship Issues
Focus: Venus + Moon
- Diwali: Decorate with white flowers (Venus)
- Bhai Dooj: Strengthen family bonds
- Action: Donate to couple counseling + family welfare
For Career Obstacles
Focus: Sun + Jupiter
- Govardhan Puja: Leadership charity
- All Days: Sun mantras
- Action: Support education + leadership development programs
For Health Concerns
Focus: Saturn + Moon
- Govardhan: Earth charity + grains
- Bhai Dooj: Health charity
- Action: Donate to hospitals + food programs
Integration with Annual Remedy Calendar
Connect Diwali remedies with your Monthly Planetary Charity Calendar:
- October: Prep phase (start Jupiter + Venus remedies 2 weeks before Diwali)
- November: Diwali week (peak charity)
- December: Maintain momentum (continue weekly Jupiter/Venus charity)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ❌ Ritual without intention: Performing puja mechanically without emotional connection
- ❌ Charity without gratitude: Donating but not acknowledging abundance
- ❌ Skipping family time: Focusing only on rituals, missing Bhai Dooj bonding
- ❌ Overdoing: Exhausting yourself with too many rituals
- ❌ Environmental neglect: Using excessive firecrackers or plastic decorations
- ❌ Comparison: Comparing your celebration with others’ displays
Measuring Impact
30 Days After Diwali (December 1, 2026):
- Review financial opportunities that appeared
- Note relationship improvements
- Check career advancements
- Assess emotional wellbeing shifts
Success Indicators:
- Increased sense of abundance (even if financial gains take time)
- Stronger family bonds
- Reduced financial anxiety
- More opportunities presenting themselves
- Improved relationship harmony
Next Steps
After Diwali 2026:
- Maintain Weekly Jupiter Charity: Every Thursday, donate ₹111 or $1.11 minimum
- Maintain Weekly Venus Charity: Every Friday, donate ₹108 or $1.08 minimum
- Quarterly Review: Check progress every 3 months
- Next Festival: Prepare for Makar Sankranti 2027 Remedies
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