Quick answer: In Puducherry, Deepavali is observed on the morning of Naraka Chaturdashi — Saturday, 7 November 2026 — with the pre-dawn oil bath. Puducherry follows the Tamil tradition, celebrating Deepavali on the morning of Naraka Chaturdashi (7 November 2026) with a pre-dawn oil bath, new clothes and crackers. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Puducherry with a local panchang.

Puducherry follows the Tamil tradition, celebrating Deepavali on the morning of Naraka Chaturdashi (7 November 2026) with a pre-dawn oil bath, new clothes and crackers.

How Puducherry celebrates Diwali 2026

Families take the ceremonial oil bath before dawn, wear new clothes, burst crackers and eat Deepavali marundu, and temples across Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam hold special pujas.

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Where to celebrate in Puducherry

  • Puducherry and Karaikal temples and markets

Diwali 2026 dates in Puducherry

Date

Observance

Friday, 6 November

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Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi)

Saturday, 7 November

Deepavali (Naraka Chaturdashi, pre-dawn oil bath)

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Deepavali on 7 November in Puducherry?

Yes — like Tamil Nadu, Puducherry observes Deepavali on the morning of Naraka Chaturdashi, 7 November 2026.

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