Discover why Lord Hanuman is worshiped before Diwali, his Lord Shiva connection, and the 52-minute 2026 puja muhurat. 30 -- Chhoti Diwali, also known as Naraka Chaturdashi, is celebrated a day before the main Diwali festival. While the day is associated with the victory of good over evil, it also. Diwali Hanuman Puja 2026: It is customary to perform Hanuman Puja one day before Diwali each year.