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Five Lamps of Deepavali

Deepavali 2026 — five days, five stories, from Dhanteras to Yama Dvitiya.

One story for each day of Deepavali (6–11 November 2026): Dhanvantari and the lamp for Yama, Krishna and Satyabhama's victory over Narakasura, Lakshmi at the threshold, Mahabali and the lifted hill of Govardhan, and Yamuna feeding her brother — with a companion essay on why the days differ across India.

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Editorial note — Deepavali is kept differently across India: which story belongs to which day, and the dates themselves, vary by region and calendar. Dates here follow a Drik panchang for South India; check your local panchang or temple.

Chapters

  1. 01Chapter 1 · 2 NovemberFive Lamps of Deepavali: One Festival, Many Stories — companion essayDeepavali is not one story but several, told across five days and many regions — here is how they fit together in 2026.