Quick answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in Maharashtra is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Maharashtra celebrates a full five-to-six-day Diwali — from Vasubaras and the pre-dawn Abhyanga Snan of Narak Chaturdashi to Lakshmi Puja, Padwa and Bhaubeej — with faral platters and akash-kandil lanterns. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Mumbai with a local panchang.

Maharashtra celebrates a full five-to-six-day Diwali — from Vasubaras and the pre-dawn Abhyanga Snan of Narak Chaturdashi to Lakshmi Puja, Padwa and Bhaubeej — with faral platters and akash-kandil lanterns.

How Maharashtra celebrates Diwali 2026

Families light akash kandils, draw rangoli, and take a ceremonial oil bath (abhyanga snan) with ubtan before sunrise on Narak Chaturdashi. Lakshmi Puja is performed in the pradosh window, Balipratipada (Padwa) honours the husband-wife bond and new account books, and Bhaubeej celebrates brothers and sisters.

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Homemade faral — chakli, chivda, karanji, ladu and shankarpali — is shared with neighbours, and Diwali Pahat dawn music concerts are a Maharashtrian hallmark.

Where to celebrate in Maharashtra

  • Mumbai and Pune Diwali markets and Pahat concerts
  • Kolhapur Mahalakshmi temple
  • Nashik and Nagpur celebrations

Diwali 2026 dates in Maharashtra

Date

Observance

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Friday, 6 November

Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi)

Saturday, 7 November

Naraka Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali

Sunday, 8 November

Diwali · Lakshmi Puja

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Monday, 9 November

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

What is Diwali Padwa in Maharashtra?

Balipratipada (Padwa) on 9 November 2026 is a Marathi Diwali day celebrating the husband-wife relationship and the opening of new account books.

Diwali 2026 — India state guides

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