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Kali Chaudas

festivals

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

Quick Overview

Date in 2032: Monday, November 1, 2032
Tithi: Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi (Purnimanta)
Tithi begins / ends: 08:44 AM, Nov 01 to 10:14 AM, Nov 02
Lunar month: Kartika · Krishna Paksha
Also on this tithi: Hanumaan Jayanti, Narak Chaturdashi

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Kali Chaudas

2032 Festival Date & Muhurta

Kali Chaudas

Monday, November 1, 2032

Lunar Month: Kartika

Tithi / Muhurta Timings

Tithi Begins:08:44 AM, Nov 01

Tithi Ends:10:14 AM, Nov 02

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

Panchanga on This Day

Kali Chaudas · Nov 1, 2032

VaaraSomavara

TithiKrishna Chaturdashi08:44 AM → 10:14 AM

NakshatraHasta11:03 AM → 01:26 PM

YogaVishkambha

KaranVishti

Lunar MonthAshwin

Brahma Muhurta04:49 AM → 05:41 AM

Abhijit Muhurta11:42 AM → 12:26 PM

Nishita Muhurta11:38 PM → 12:30 AM

Rahu Kaal07:56 AM → 09:18 AM

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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 2032?

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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