Quick answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in Chandigarh is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Chandigarh celebrates a bright, planned-city Diwali with Lakshmi-Ganesh puja, market illuminations and fireworks within the city’s rules. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Chandigarh with a local panchang.

Chandigarh celebrates a bright, planned-city Diwali with Lakshmi-Ganesh puja, market illuminations and fireworks within the city’s rules.

How Chandigarh celebrates Diwali 2026

Sector markets and homes light up with lamps and rangoli, families perform evening Lakshmi puja, and many visit Mata Mansa Devi in nearby Panchkula. The city follows current firecracker and timing rules.

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Where to celebrate in Chandigarh

  • Sector 17 and city markets
  • Mata Mansa Devi, Panchkula

Diwali 2026 dates in Chandigarh

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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