Diwali 2025: 7 unique celebrations across India

Diwali 2025: 7 unique celebrations across India Kaveri Amin Mid-Day Lifestyle By Kaveri Amin Published Oct 20, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Goa – Narkasura chaturdashi Gigantic effigies of demon Narkasura are paraded and burned before sunrise to mark the triumph of good over evil [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Uttar Pradesh – Ayodhya deepotsav Millions of diyas light up the ghats of Ayodhya as the birthplace of Lord Ram celebrates homecoming with grandeur [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Odisha– Kaunria kathi ritual People burn jute sticks to guide ancestral spirits home, blending Diwali with remembrance and devotion [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Gujarat – Bestu varas (Gujarati New Year) A day after Diwali, Gujaratis celebrate their New Year by opening new accounts and seeking prosperity [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Himachal Pradesh – Budhi Diwali Celebrated a month later than usual, villagers in Kullu and Chamba light bonfires, dance, and feast post-harvest [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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