Quick answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in Andhra Pradesh is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Andhra Pradesh celebrates Deepavali with Lakshmi puja, the bursting of crackers and, in many towns, the burning of Narakasura effigies at dawn. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Amaravati with a local panchang.

Andhra Pradesh celebrates Deepavali with Lakshmi puja, the bursting of crackers and, in many towns, the burning of Narakasura effigies at dawn.

How Andhra Pradesh celebrates Diwali 2026

Families take an oil bath on Naraka Chaturdashi, and in coastal towns effigies of Narakasura are burned before Lakshmi puja in the evening. Homes light diyas and set off fireworks, and temples hold special pujas.

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Where to celebrate in Andhra Pradesh

  • Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam Diwali markets
  • Kanaka Durga temple, Vijayawada

Diwali 2026 dates in Andhra Pradesh

Date

Observance

Friday, 6 November

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Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi)

Saturday, 7 November

Naraka Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali

Sunday, 8 November

Diwali · Lakshmi Puja

Monday, 9 November

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Govardhan Puja / Annakut / Balipadyami

Tuesday, 10 November

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Lakshmi Puja is done in the pradosh window after sunset on 8 November; because it follows local sunset it shifts by city, so use a panchang set to your town or check today's panchangam.

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