Kali Chaudas
festivalsAlso known as: Naraka 14 (Chhoti Diwali), Chhoti Diwali, Kali Chaudas
Kali Chaudas
Kali Chaudas at a Glance
Kali Chaudas is fixed by the lunar calendar to Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi, the 14th tithi of the waning (Krishna) fortnight of Kartika (Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi in the Amanta calendar).
- Tithi rule
- Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi (Purnimanta)Krishna ChaturdashiKartika month
- Tithi swami and group
- Shiva · Rikta Tithi
About Kali Chaudas
Narak Chaturdashi is the second day of the Diwali festival.
It commemorates the victory of Lord Krishna over the tyrannical demon king Narakasura, who had imprisoned 16,000 princesses.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
The day involves the Abhyanga Snan (holy oil bath) before sunrise to cleanse impurities.
- Wake up strictly before sunrise. Apply a paste of sesame oil and Ubtan over the body, and take the highly purifying 'Abhyanga Snan'.
Kali Chaudas: Frequently Asked Questions
Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi (Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi in the Amanta calendar); its swami is Shiva, a Rikta Tithi.
Note: times are shown with their date; a Panchang day runs from sunrise to sunrise.
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