Diwali is not widely celebrated in Kerala. In Kerala, Deepavali
is observed to commemorate the killing of the demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna.
Diwali in Kerala in 2025 is on October 20. This is observed on Krishna Paksha
Chaturdashi in Tula Masam as per traditional Malayalam Calendar mostly a day
before Diwali in North India.
The only ritual that is followed in Kerala during Diwali is
ritualistic bathing in the early morning hours by applying oil on head and on
the body.
Lighting of crackers is another ritual that is enthusiastically
done in many regions in Kerala.