Quick answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in Madhya Pradesh is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Madhya Pradesh celebrates Diwali with Lakshmi puja, Govardhan Puja and, in the Malwa and tribal belts, cattle worship and folk fairs. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Bhopal with a local panchang.

Madhya Pradesh celebrates Diwali with Lakshmi puja, Govardhan Puja and, in the Malwa and tribal belts, cattle worship and folk fairs.

How Madhya Pradesh celebrates Diwali 2026

Homes and markets in Indore, Bhopal and Ujjain light up for Lakshmi-Ganesh puja and fireworks, and Govardhan Puja the next day features annakut offerings and the worship of cattle. Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar and other temples hold special pujas.

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Where to celebrate in Madhya Pradesh

  • Indore and Bhopal Diwali markets
  • Mahakaleshwar temple, Ujjain

Diwali 2026 dates in Madhya Pradesh

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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