Quick answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in Meghalaya is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Meghalaya’s Bengali, Nepali and Marwari communities celebrate Diwali with Kali Puja and Lakshmi puja, chiefly in Shillong. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Shillong with a local panchang.

Meghalaya’s Bengali, Nepali and Marwari communities celebrate Diwali with Kali Puja and Lakshmi puja, chiefly in Shillong.

How Meghalaya celebrates Diwali 2026

Shillong holds Kali Puja pandals and Lakshmi-Ganesh puja among its Hindu communities, with diyas, sweets and fireworks, though celebrations are modest given the state’s largely Christian population.

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Where to celebrate in Meghalaya

  • Shillong Kali Puja pandals

Diwali 2026 dates in Meghalaya

Date

Observance

Friday, 6 November

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Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi)

Saturday, 7 November

Naraka Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali

Sunday, 8 November

Diwali · Lakshmi Puja · Kali 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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