Diwali 2024: Do You Know These Indian States Don't Celebrate The Festival Of Lights?

Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is one of the major festivals in India, and it is even celebrated abroad.

With the festival of Diwali knocking on the doors, the excitement of the festival is being witnessed everywhere. From shopping in markets to cleaning homes, preparations are nearly complete. But did you know that there are some regions in India where Diwali is not celebrated? We will tell you about those places, along with the reasons behind them.

In the states where Diwali is not celebrated, people do not perform Lakshmi Puja, nor do they burst firecrackers.

In the states where Diwali is not celebrated, people do not perform Lakshmi Puja, nor do they burst firecrackers.

Kerala is one state that does not witness the festival of lights. In Kerala, festivals like Onam, Christmas, and Shivratri are celebrated with great fervor. However, when it comes to Diwali, there is no excitement.

There are very few Hindus in Kerala which is why the excitement for Diwali is lacking. Additionally, this time marks the return of the monsoon in the state, leading to heavy rainfall. As a result, firecrackers and diyas are not lit.

Another reason is that people spend their savings on Onam, leaving them with little for Diwali. Diwali is only celebrated in Kochi, Kerala. There, one might see diyas lit outside homes, but you won’t find much festivity elsewhere.

It is believed that the king of Kerala, Mahabali, died on the day of Diwali. As a result, Diwali has not been celebrated here since then. 

Apart from Kerala, Tamil Nadu also does not see the same Diwali festivities. Instead of Diwali, Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated there prior to Diwali, and the people of Tamil Nadu celebrate Narak Chaturdashi instead of Diwali. (All Photos: ANI/Pexels)