Quick answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in Karnataka is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Karnataka spreads Diwali over Naraka Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja and Balipadyami, when Bali Chakravarti and cattle are honoured. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Bengaluru with a local panchang.

Karnataka spreads Diwali over Naraka Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja and Balipadyami, when Bali Chakravarti and cattle are honoured.

How Karnataka celebrates Diwali 2026

Families take an oil bath on Naraka Chaturdashi, worship Goddess Lakshmi in the evening, and on Balipadyami honour King Bali and perform Gau Puja (cow worship), decorating cattle in rural areas. Antu Padya and the lighting of gudugudu lamps feature in North Karnataka.

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Where to celebrate in Karnataka

  • Bengaluru, Mysuru and Hubballi Diwali markets
  • Kollur Mookambika and Dharmasthala temples

Diwali 2026 dates in Karnataka

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is Balipadyami in Karnataka?

The Diwali day (9 November 2026) honouring King Bali and, in rural Karnataka, the worship and decoration of cattle (Gau Puja).

Diwali 2026 — India state guides

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