Pan-India
Diwali
दीपावली
“The festival of lights — Rama's return, Lakshmi puja, lamps everywhere.”
Next occurrence
Sunday, 8 November 2026
About
The festival of lights — Rama's return, Lakshmi puja, lamps everywhere.
Temples
Sacred sites where this festival gathers pilgrims
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Where it’s celebrated
Pan-India
Observed across the country, with regional flavours in food, customs and night-long vigils.
Dates
All known occurrences
- 8 November 2026
- 28 October 2027