How Diwali Is Celebrated Across India: Deepavali, Kali Puja, Bandi Chhor Divas and More
From Tamil Nadu's pre-dawn oil bath to Kali Puja in Bengal and Narkasur effigies in Goa, here is how Diwali's stories and rituals change across India.
Diwali 2026 Date: 5-Day Calendar, Lakshmi Puja Muhurat by City and Meaning of Each Day
Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, November 8. Here are the dates of all five days, Lakshmi Puja muhurat for major cities, and what each day of the festival means.