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Kali Chaudas

festivals

Also known as: Naraka 14 (Chhoti Diwali), Chhoti Diwali, Kali Chaudas

Quick Overview

Date in 2027: Wednesday, October 27, 2027
Tithi: Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi (Purnimanta)
Tithi begins / ends: 10:50 PM, Oct 27 to 08:49 PM, Oct 28
Lunar month: Kartika · Krishna Paksha
Also on this tithi: Narak Chaturdashi, Hanumaan Jayanti

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Kali Chaudas

2027 Festival Date & Muhurta

Kali Chaudas

Wednesday, October 27, 2027

Lunar Month: Kartika

Tithi / Muhurta Timings

Tithi Begins:10:50 PM, Oct 27

Tithi Ends:08:49 PM, Oct 28

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 Chaturdashi Kartika month
Tithi swami and group: Shiva · Rikta Tithi
Also on this tithi: Narak Chaturdashi Hanumaan Jayanti

Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi in Coming Years

Year	Tithi begins	Tithi ends
2028	03:46 PM, Mon, Oct 16	12:05 PM, Tue, Oct 17
2029	05:30 PM, Sun, Nov 4	01:45 PM, Mon, Nov 5
2030	07:11 AM, Fri, Oct 25	04:41 AM, Sat, Oct 26
2031	05:37 AM, Thu, Nov 13	04:25 AM, Fri, Nov 14
2032	08:44 AM, Mon, Nov 1	10:14 AM, Tue, Nov 2

Panchanga on This Day

Kali Chaudas · Oct 27, 2027

VaaraBudhavara

TithiKrishna Trayodashi01:04 AM → 10:50 PM

NakshatraUttara Phalguni02:34 PM → 01:00 PM

YogaVaidhriti

KaranVanija

Lunar MonthAshwin

Brahma Muhurta04:46 AM → 05:38 AM

Abhijit Muhurta11:42 AM → 12:27 PM

Nishita Muhurta11:39 PM → 12:30 AM

Rahu Kaal12:04 PM → 01:28 PM

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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.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

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

Q: Which tithi is Kali Chaudas observed on?

Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi (Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi in the Amanta calendar); its swami is Shiva, a Rikta Tithi.

Q: When does the Kali Chaudas tithi begin and end in 2027?

Krishna Chaturdashi: 10:50 PM, Wed, Oct 27, 2027 to 08:49 PM, Thu, Oct 28, 2027 (IST).

Q: When is the Kali Chaudas tithi in 2028?

Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi: 03:46 PM, Mon, Oct 16, 2028 to 12:05 PM, Tue, Oct 17, 2028 (IST).

Q: Which other observances fall on the same tithi as Kali Chaudas?

Narak Chaturdashi and Hanumaan Jayanti, also on Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi.

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