Diwali 2026 in Mysuru: Deepavali Date, Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, Balipadyami, Chamundi Hill and Cracker Timings

Quick answer: Deepavali 2026 in Mysuru (Mysore) is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The Naraka Chaturdashi oil bath is before sunrise that morning (sunrise about 6:18 AM), and the Lakshmi Puja muhurat that evening is 6:23 PM – 8:24 PM IST, calculated by HinduTone with the Drik Panchang method. Balipadyami is Tuesday, 10 November. The Karnataka government has allowed crackers only from 8 PM to 10 PM on 8, 9 and 10 November, and only green crackers.

Mysuru keeps Deepavali the Kannada way, a few weeks after its world-famous Dasara. On Dhanteras evening families fill the bath vessels (Neeru Tumbuva Habba); the oil bath comes on Naraka Chaturdashi morning, Lakshmi Puja on the Amavasya evening, and Balipadyami honours King Bali with lamps, rangoli and, in many homes, cow worship. Devotees climb Chamundi Hill to Sri Chamundeshwari, and the lanes around Devaraja Market fill with flowers, lamps and sweets. This guide covers the dates and times, temples, markets, the cracker rules and practical tips.

Editor's note (8 November 2026): puja times are HinduTone's own calculation for Mysuru. The cracker rules are from the Karnataka government's announcement reported by Oneindia on 3 November 2026. The Balipadyami holiday is from published 2026 Karnataka holiday lists.

Deepavali 2026 dates in Mysuru

The Chaturdashi tithi runs from 10:47 AM on Saturday, 7 November to 11:27 AM on Sunday, 8 November, so it is in force at sunrise on Sunday. The Amavasya follows at 11:27 AM and lasts until 12:31 PM on Monday, 9 November, so the oil bath and Lakshmi Puja are both on Sunday this year. Pratipada is in force at sunrise on Tuesday, 10 November, which makes Tuesday Balipadyami, the Karnataka state holiday.

Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Mysuru

The muhurat is the part of Pradosh Kaal, the period after sunset, when the fixed Vrishabha (Taurus) lagna is rising. Mysuru is south-west of Bengaluru, so its window starts about five minutes later than Bengaluru's (6:18 PM – 8:20 PM). For other cities, see Lakshmi Puja muhurat 2026, city-wise.

How Mysuru celebrates, day by day

Friday, 6 November: Dhanteras and Neeru Tumbuva Habba. Kannada homes clean the bathroom water vessels and the copper or brass hande, decorate them with rangoli, flowers and kumkum, and fill them with fresh water for the next morning's bath. Gold, silver and new vessels are bought for Dhanteras.

Sunday, 8 November: Naraka Chaturdashi and Deepavali.

1. Before sunrise: an elder applies oil to each family member, followed by a hot-water bath from the filled vessels (abhyanga snana).
2. New clothes and sweets: a visit to the family shrine or temple, and sweets such as Mysore pak, holige, chiroti and kajjaya.
3. Evening: Lakshmi Puja inside the muhurat, 6:23 PM – 8:24 PM; many families also keep the Kedara Gowri vratam. See Kedareswara vratam 2026.

Tuesday, 10 November: Balipadyami. The day welcomes back King Bali; homes draw rangoli and figures of Bali, light rows of lamps, and in many families worship cows. Business families begin new account books. Read the legend of Bali Raja and Diwali in South India.

Wednesday, 11 November: Bhagini Bidige. Sisters perform aarti for their brothers and share a meal.

Temples to visit in and around Mysuru

• Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hill: the hilltop temple of Mysuru's presiding goddess, busy on Deepavali and through Karthika Masa. Many devotees climb the 1,000 steps, passing the giant Nandi.
• Mysuru Palace temples: the palace complex includes several temples, including the Shweta Varahaswamy and Lakshmiramana temples; check the palace's visiting hours.
• Sri Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud: about 25 km away, the great Shiva temple on the Kapila, crowded on the Karthika Mondays.
• Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna: about 18 km away, on the island in the Kaveri.

Check each temple's notice for darshan timings on festival days.

Markets and shopping

• Devaraja Market: flowers, kumkum, fruit, lamps and puja items, at their liveliest in Deepavali week.
• Sayyaji Rao Road and Ashoka Road: clothes, Mysore silk sarees and sweets.
• Mysore silk and sandalwood: Deepavali is a popular time to buy silk sarees and sandalwood products; buy from government or established shops and check the GI tag.

Cracker timings in Mysuru for Deepavali 2026

The Karnataka government has fixed the window at 8 PM to 10 PM on 8, 9 and 10 November 2026, Environment Minister Ramalinga Reddy announced after a meeting with the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (reported by Oneindia on 3 November 2026). This applies across Karnataka, including Mysuru.

• Green crackers only: they must carry the green-cracker mark and a QR code; scan the code before you pay.
• No bursting outside the two-hour window, or near hospitals, schools, petrol pumps, places of worship and crowded areas.
• Buy from licensed stalls only; Mysuru City Police invited applications for 2026 temporary sale licences in October.
• Emergencies: call 112, or 101 for fire.

More details are on our Mysuru firecracker rules 2026 page.

Practical tips

• Weather: early November in Mysuru is pleasant, around 18–28 °C; north-east monsoon showers are possible, so keep diyas sheltered.
• Chamundi Hill: go early on Deepavali and Karthika Mondays; parking on the hill is limited, and city buses run to the top.
• Air quality: smoke builds up in the 8 PM to 10 PM window; keep older relatives and anyone with asthma indoors during heavy bursting.
• Apartments: many apartment complexes fix a common area for crackers within the permitted window; follow your association's rules.

After Deepavali

• Karthika Masa begins on Tuesday, 10 November, with lamps lit in homes and temples through the month. See Karthika Masam 2026.
• Karthika Pournami falls on Tuesday, 24 November. See Karthika Pournami 2026.

More Diwali 2026 guides

• Diwali 2026 in Bengaluru
• Diwali 2026 in Coimbatore
• Diwali 2026 in Chennai
• Diwali 2026 in Kochi
• Diwali 2026 state-wise in India

Browse every guide on our Diwali 2026 hub.

Frequently asked questions

When is Deepavali 2026 in Mysuru?

Sunday, 8 November 2026. The Naraka Chaturdashi oil bath is before sunrise that morning and Lakshmi Puja is in the evening. Balipadyami is Tuesday, 10 November.

What is the Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Mysuru?

6:23 PM to 8:24 PM IST on Sunday, 8 November 2026, calculated by HinduTone with the Drik Panchang method.

What are the cracker timings in Mysuru for Deepavali 2026?

8 PM to 10 PM on 8, 9 and 10 November 2026, green crackers only, under the Karnataka government's announcement.

When is Balipadyami 2026?

Tuesday, 10 November 2026, the Karnataka state holiday for Deepavali.