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Kali Chaudas

festivals

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

Quick Overview

Date in 2031: Thursday, November 13, 2031
Tithi: Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi (Purnimanta)
Tithi begins / ends: 05:37 AM, Nov 13 to 04:25 AM, Nov 14
Lunar month: Kartika · Krishna Paksha
Also on this tithi: Hanumaan Jayanti, Narak Chaturdashi

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Kali Chaudas

2031 Festival Date & Muhurta

Kali Chaudas

Thursday, November 13, 2031

Lunar Month: Kartika

Tithi / Muhurta Timings

Tithi Begins:05:37 AM, Nov 13

Tithi Ends:04:25 AM, Nov 14

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: Hanumaan Jayanti Narak Chaturdashi

Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi in Coming Years

Year	Tithi begins	Tithi ends
2032	08:44 AM, Mon, Nov 1	10:14 AM, Tue, Nov 2
2033	07:37 AM, Fri, Oct 21	10:19 AM, Sat, Oct 22
2034	02:05 AM, Thu, Nov 9	04:21 AM, Fri, Nov 10
2035	08:12 AM, Mon, Oct 29	08:08 AM, Tue, Oct 30
2036	10:20 PM, Fri, Oct 17	07:43 PM, Sat, Oct 18

Panchanga on This Day

Kali Chaudas · Nov 13, 2031

VaaraGuruvara

TithiKrishna Chaturdashi05:37 AM → 04:25 AM

NakshatraChitra01:51 PM → 01:42 PM

YogaAyushman

KaranVishti

Lunar MonthAshwin

Brahma Muhurta04:56 AM → 05:48 AM

Abhijit Muhurta11:43 AM → 12:26 PM

Nishita Muhurta11:39 PM → 12:32 AM

Rahu Kaal01:26 PM → 02:46 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 2031?

Krishna Chaturdashi: 05:37 AM, Thu, Nov 13, 2031 to 04:25 AM, Fri, Nov 14, 2031 (IST).

Q: When is the Kali Chaudas tithi in 2032?

Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi: 08:44 AM, Mon, Nov 1, 2032 to 10:14 AM, Tue, Nov 2, 2032 (IST).

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

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

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