Quick answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in Arunachal Pradesh is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Arunachal Pradesh’s Hindu community in Itanagar and Naharlagun celebrates Diwali with Lakshmi puja, diyas and fireworks. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Itanagar with a local panchang.

Arunachal Pradesh’s Hindu community in Itanagar and Naharlagun celebrates Diwali with Lakshmi puja, diyas and fireworks.

How Arunachal Pradesh celebrates Diwali 2026

Itanagar and Naharlagun light up for Lakshmi-Ganesh puja and community gatherings, and families exchange sweets, though the festival’s scale reflects the state’s diverse religious mix.

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Where to celebrate in Arunachal Pradesh

  • Itanagar and Naharlagun Diwali celebrations

Diwali 2026 dates in Arunachal 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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