Quick answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in Mizoram is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Mizoram is predominantly Christian, and Diwali is a small festival kept by the Marwari and Bengali families of Aizawl. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Aizawl with a local panchang.

Mizoram is predominantly Christian, and Diwali is a small festival kept by the Marwari and Bengali families of Aizawl.

How Mizoram celebrates Diwali 2026

Aizawl’s small Hindu trading community lights diyas and performs Lakshmi puja at home, with celebrations limited in scale.

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Where to celebrate in Mizoram

  • Aizawl Hindu-community Diwali observances

Diwali 2026 dates in Mizoram

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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