Quick answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in Bihar is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. In Bihar, Diwali’s Lakshmi puja is followed a few days later by Chhath, the great festival of the Sun God, making the season one long celebration. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Patna with a local panchang.

In Bihar, Diwali’s Lakshmi puja is followed a few days later by Chhath, the great festival of the Sun God, making the season one long celebration.

How Bihar celebrates Diwali 2026

Families light diyas and perform Lakshmi-Ganesh puja on Diwali, and Kali Puja is observed by many. Days later, Chhath Puja brings elaborate riverbank rituals to the Ganga at Patna and across the state.

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Where to celebrate in Bihar

  • Patna Diwali and Chhath ghats
  • Kali Puja pandals across the state

Diwali 2026 dates in Bihar

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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