Quick answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in Lakshadweep is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Lakshadweep is almost entirely Muslim, so Diwali is not widely observed and is limited to the small number of mainland-origin Hindu residents and officials. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Kavaratti with a local panchang.

Lakshadweep is almost entirely Muslim, so Diwali is not widely observed and is limited to the small number of mainland-origin Hindu residents and officials.

How Lakshadweep celebrates Diwali 2026

With Islam the faith of the great majority of islanders, Diwali has no large public presence in Lakshadweep; mainland-origin residents who observe it do so privately.

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Where to celebrate in Lakshadweep

  • Private observances by mainland-origin residents

Diwali 2026 dates in Lakshadweep

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

Bhai Dooj

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

Is Diwali celebrated in Lakshadweep?

Diwali is not widely observed in Lakshadweep, which is almost entirely Muslim; the pan-Indian Diwali date is 8 November 2026.

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