Quick answer: Below are short Hindi Diwali poems (Deepawali kavita and shayari, written in Roman Hindi) that you can send as greetings, read out at a family gathering or give children to recite. In 2026, Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) falls on Sunday, 8 November, according to the central government’s holiday list and Drik Panchang.
When is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali, also called Deepawali or Deepavali, the festival of lights, falls on the new-moon night (Amavasya) that ends the lunar month of Ashvin in the amanta calendar used in much of western and southern India, or falls within Kartik in the purnimanta calendar common in the north. Because it follows the lunar calendar, its Gregorian date changes every year and usually lands in October or November.
- Diwali / Lakshmi Puja 2026: Sunday, 8 November 2026. Diwali (Deepavali) on 8 November is on the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) list of holidays for central government offices in 2026.
- The five-day festival in 2026 (New Delhi, per Drik Panchang): Dhanteras on Friday 6 November, Naraka Chaturdashi and Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 November, Govardhan Puja on Tuesday 10 November and Bhai Dooj on Wednesday 11 November.
Local panchangs can differ by a day depending on the city and on when the tithi begins, so check your local calendar for puja timings.
On Diwali, families light diyas and electric lights, make rangoli with coloured powder, clean and decorate their homes, exchange sweets and gifts, and worship Goddess Lakshmi. The poems below capture that mood, from the glow of the lamps to the household rush before the puja.
Short Diwali poems in Hindi
1. Deep Jalao, Khushi Manao
Deep jalao, khushi manao
Aayi Diwali aayi!
Raat amaavas ki to kya,
Ghar-ghar hua ujaala
Saje kangure deepshikha se,
Jyon pehne ho mala
Man-mutaav mat rakhna bhai,
Aayi Diwali aayi!
Jhilmil-jhilmil bijli ki
Rang-birangi ladiyan
2. Diwali Aaye, Rangi Rangoli
Diwali aaye, rangi rangoli,
Deep jalaye, dhoom-dhadaka,
Chhoda pataakha, jali phuljhadiyan,
Sabko bhaaye…
Happy Diwali!
3. Aaya Tyohaar Diwali Ka (a light-hearted family poem)
Aaya tyohaar Diwali ka
Bachchon ki khushhaali ka
Bablu kehta papa se
Mujhko PC laana hai
Gudiya kehti mummy se
Humein sitar bajaana hai
Papa bade achambhe mein hain
Yeh mausam kangaali ka
Aaya tyohaar Diwali ka
Biwi kehti pati dev se
Jab bonus tum paaoge
Sabse pehle haar sunehra
La mujhko pehnaoge
Pati dev to mook bane hain
Rupaya dena udhaari ka
Aaya tyohaar Diwali ka
Sab ki farmaish se tang hue hain
Bablu-Gudiya ke papa ji
Patni to sir chadh kar bole
Kabhi na kehti “aao ji”
Ab bhaag na sakte papa ji
Jo theka liye rakhwaali ka
Aaya tyohaar Diwali ka
4. Jagmag Jagmag Jalte Deep (a two-line wish)
Jagmag-jagmag jalte ye sundar deep,
Chaaron taraf roshni hi roshni ho,
Meri hai dua yahi,
Honthon par aapki hardam hansi hi hansi ho…
Happy Diwali!
5. Aayi Re Aayi Diwali (for children)
Aayi re aayi Diwali
Pataakhe, tohfe laayi Diwali
Dil ko khush karne aayi Diwali
Aayi re aayi Diwali
Aayi re aayi Diwali
Maze karte hue bachche dekho
Na mummy ka na papa ka darr hai
Na school ka na teacher ka darr hai
Bulb-phool lagaate papa
Mandir sajaati dekho mummy
Bachche hain khelte-koodte
Pataakhon mein ekdum mast hain
Khaana dekho banaati chachi
Chocolate khaate dekho chacha
Bhagwan ji ki pooja mein sab
Sheesh jhuka ke baithe dekho
Aarti lekar aur prasad khaakar
Jhoom utha saara parivaar
Aayi re aayi Diwali
Khushiyan dekho laayi Diwali
Aayi re aayi Diwali
Looking for English wishes instead? Our companion page has Diwali wishes, SMS and status messages in English, including the English children’s rhyme “Joy, Joy, Joy” that earlier appeared on this page as well.
How to use these Diwali poems
- As a greeting: the short ones (poems 2 and 4) fit in a WhatsApp message or a greeting card. Add the person’s name at the end to make it personal.
- For recitation: poems 1 and 5 have a simple rhythm that works for school assemblies and children’s Diwali programmes.
- For a laugh at a family gathering: poem 3 pokes gentle fun at the festive shopping list. It works best read aloud.
- In Devanagari: these poems are written in Roman script. If you are sending them to elders, consider retyping them in Hindi script.
- Credit the source if you print a poem in a newsletter or magazine. These are popular verses passed around without known authors, so we cannot name the poets.
For more Hindi verse, see our collections of inspirational thoughts in Hindi and Hindi love shayari.
Frequently asked questions
What is the date of Diwali in 2026?
Sunday, 8 November 2026. It is on the DoPT holiday list for central government offices, and Drik Panchang gives the same date for Lakshmi Puja in New Delhi.
Why does the date of Diwali change every year?
Diwali is fixed to a new moon (Amavasya) in the Hindu lunar calendar, at the turn of the months Ashvin and Kartik, not to a Gregorian date. Lunar months do not line up with the solar calendar, so the festival moves between October and November.
Are Deepawali, Deepavali and Diwali the same festival?
Yes. Deepawali comes from the Sanskrit for “row of lamps”. Diwali is the common short form in North India, and Deepavali is the usual name in South India.
Who wrote these Diwali poems?
We do not know. They are popular verses that circulate in greeting messages without a named author. We have only corrected spelling and line breaks.
Dates in this article were checked in October 2026 against the DoPT central government holiday list for 2026 and Drik Panchang (New Delhi). Puja timings vary by city, so confirm them in your local panchang.
