Pune Diwali Lights 2026: Magarpatta Deepotsav, Dagdusheth Temple and Nigdi’s Lantern Lanes in Residents’ Reels

Pune, 7th November 2026: With Lakshmi Pujan on Sunday, November 8, Pune residents have been filming the city’s Diwali lights all week. Three places stand out in the most-liked local reels: Magarpatta City’s Deepotsav, the Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati temple and the lantern-lined lanes of Nigdi Pradhikaran.

Here is what local creators captured, and what to know if you want to see it yourself.

Magarpatta City: a lakh diyas on Dhanteras

On Dhanteras, Friday, November 6, Magarpatta City in Hadapsar held its Deepotsav. A reel by Pune creator @cine.craft.studio._ says more than one lakh diyas were lit in the township that evening, and shows residents filming fireworks over the township’s trees. It crossed 2,800 likes within a day.

Other residents, including @pune_baramati_pune, posted their own clips tagged “Deepotsav 2026, Magarpatta City”.

The Deepotsav is a township tradition. Residents told The Bridge Chronicle in an earlier feature that they light diyas near the main circle every Dhanteras, alongside community events for Ganeshotsav and Navratri. The diya count in the reel is the creator’s figure; the township has not published an official number.

Magarpatta City is a private township. If you do not live there, check with the township before planning a visit.

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Video: @cine.craft.studio._ on Instagram

Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati temple, Budhwar Peth

The temple’s Diwali lighting has been widely shared by Pune pages this week. A reel by @super_pune_, captioned “Diwali Decoration 2026”, shows a giant lit lantern above a temple front washed in pink and purple light. It had about 5,500 likes by Saturday.

The temple trust lists its Diwali programme on its official website: Lakshmi Pujan on Sunday, November 8, Diwali Padwa on Tuesday, November 10, and Bhau Beej on Wednesday, November 11.

The lanes around the temple and nearby Laxmi Road get very crowded in the evening. The nearest metro stops are Mandai and Kasba Peth on the Purple Line, but on Sunday, November 8, Pune Metro runs only till 8 pm. See the Lakshmi Pujan metro timings.

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Video: @super_pune_ on Instagram

Nigdi Pradhikaran: lantern lanes near Brij Bhawan

In Pimpri-Chinchwad, a reel by @_photo_lelo titled “Diwali Decor at Brij Bhawan, Nigdi Pradhikaran” shows a tree-lined street hung with dozens of paper lanterns and red lights. It had about 1,800 likes.

Creator @platedbites44 also posted a round-up of Diwali decorations across PCMC. For residents of Akurdi, Nigdi and Ravet, these lanes are a short evening trip away and far less crowded than the old city.

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Video: @_photo_lelo on Instagram

Laxmi Road and the old city markets

Laxmi Road, shown in the photo at the top of this story from Diwali 2024, is lit up again this year, going by residents’ clips such as one from @pune.pcmc360. For tips on markets and timings, read our guide to Diwali shopping in Pune’s markets.

Before you head out

• Expect heavy crowds in the Peth areas on the evenings before Lakshmi Pujan; keep children close and carry little cash
• Air quality usually dips during Diwali. Check our Pune AQI page before an evening walk with children or elderly family members
• If you are buying crackers, see how to identify green crackers

Did we miss a spot your area lit up this year? Write to us through our contact page and we will add the best ones to this story.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I see Diwali lights in Pune in 2026?

Popular spots in residents’ reels this week include Magarpatta City, the Dagdusheth Ganpati temple and Laxmi Road in the old city, and the Brij Bhawan lanes in Nigdi Pradhikaran.

When was the Magarpatta City Deepotsav in 2026?

It was held on Dhanteras, Friday, November 6, 2026.

What are the Dagdusheth temple’s Diwali 2026 dates?

The temple lists Lakshmi Pujan on November 8, Diwali Padwa on November 10 and Bhau Beej on November 11.