Quick answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in Jammu & Kashmir is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. In Jammu & Kashmir, Diwali is celebrated with warmth in Jammu — the “City of Temples” — with Lakshmi puja, illuminated temples and fireworks. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Jammu / Srinagar with a local panchang.

In Jammu & Kashmir, Diwali is celebrated with warmth in Jammu — the “City of Temples” — with Lakshmi puja, illuminated temples and fireworks.

How Jammu & Kashmir celebrates Diwali 2026

Jammu’s temples and markets glow for Diwali, families perform Lakshmi-Ganesh puja, and the Vaishno Devi shrine at Katra sees pilgrims. Kashmiri Pandit families observe Diwali with their own traditions.

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Where to celebrate in Jammu & Kashmir

  • Jammu temples and markets
  • Vaishno Devi, Katra

Diwali 2026 dates in Jammu & Kashmir

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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Diwali 2026 — India state guides

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