Quick answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. This union territory shares Gujarat’s Diwali culture, with Lakshmi and Chopda Pujan, the Gujarati New Year and fireworks in Silvassa, Daman and Diu. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Silvassa / Daman with a local panchang.

This union territory shares Gujarat’s Diwali culture, with Lakshmi and Chopda Pujan, the Gujarati New Year and fireworks in Silvassa, Daman and Diu.

How Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu celebrates Diwali 2026

Traders perform Chopda Pujan and homes light diyas for Diwali, followed by Bestu Varas, the Gujarati New Year, with temple visits and “Saal Mubarak” greetings.

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Where to celebrate in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

  • Silvassa, Daman and Diu Diwali markets

Diwali 2026 dates in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

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 · Gujarati New Year (Bestu Varas)

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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