Quick answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in Nagaland is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. In largely Christian Nagaland, Diwali is celebrated by the Marwari, Bengali and Bihari communities of Dimapur with Lakshmi puja and diyas. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Kohima with a local panchang.

In largely Christian Nagaland, Diwali is celebrated by the Marwari, Bengali and Bihari communities of Dimapur with Lakshmi puja and diyas.

How Nagaland celebrates Diwali 2026

Dimapur’s trading community lights lamps and performs Lakshmi-Ganesh puja, with a modest Kali Puja and fireworks, while the rest of the state does not widely observe the festival.

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Where to celebrate in Nagaland

  • Dimapur Diwali and Kali Puja celebrations

Diwali 2026 dates in Nagaland

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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