Diwali 2026 and November Festival Calendar: Dates, Rituals, and Observances
Diwali 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8, with related festivities including Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) on November 7, Dhanteras on November 6, Govardhan Puja on November 9, and Bhai Dooj on November 11. The festival marks the victory of light over darkness and involves rituals like Lakshmi Puja and Abhyang Snan. November also features other significant festivals such as Chhath Puja and Guru Nanak Jayanti, with regional variations in observance and school holidays.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–58/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
english broke this story on 1 Nov, 06:12 am. Other outlets followed.