Quick answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in Haryana is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Haryana celebrates Diwali with Lakshmi-Ganesh puja, diyas and fireworks, and Govardhan Puja with cattle worship in its villages. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Chandigarh with a local panchang.

Haryana celebrates Diwali with Lakshmi-Ganesh puja, diyas and fireworks, and Govardhan Puja with cattle worship in its villages.

How Haryana celebrates Diwali 2026

Homes and markets across Gurugram, Faridabad, Panipat and Rohtak light up for Diwali, and the next day Govardhan Puja brings annakut offerings and the decoration and worship of cattle in rural areas.

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Where to celebrate in Haryana

  • Gurugram and Faridabad Diwali markets
  • Mata Mansa Devi, Panchkula

Diwali 2026 dates in Haryana

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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