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Kali Chaudas

festivals

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

Quick Overview

Date in 2036: Friday, October 17, 2036
Tithi: Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi (Purnimanta)
Tithi begins / ends: 10:20 PM, Oct 17 to 07:43 PM, Oct 18
Lunar month: Kartika · Krishna Paksha
Also on this tithi: Narak Chaturdashi, Hanumaan Jayanti

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Kali Chaudas

2036 Festival Date & Muhurta

Kali Chaudas

Friday, October 17, 2036

Lunar Month: Kartika

Tithi / Muhurta Timings

Tithi Begins:10:20 PM, Oct 17

Tithi Ends:07:43 PM, Oct 18

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
2037	12:20 AM, Fri, Nov 6	08:53 PM, Fri, Nov 6
2038	04:51 PM, Tue, Oct 26	01:13 PM, Wed, Oct 27
2039	04:53 AM, Sun, Oct 16	03:01 AM, Mon, Oct 17
2040	01:52 AM, Sat, Nov 3	01:26 AM, Sun, Nov 4
2041	03:15 AM, Wed, Oct 23	05:19 AM, Thu, Oct 24

Panchanga on This Day

Kali Chaudas · Oct 17, 2036

VaaraShukravara

TithiKrishna Trayodashi01:02 AM → 10:20 PM

NakshatraPurva Phalguni07:58 AM → 06:01 AM

YogaBrahma

KaranVanija

Lunar MonthAshwin

Brahma Muhurta04:42 AM → 05:33 AM

Abhijit Muhurta11:43 AM → 12:29 PM

Nishita Muhurta11:41 PM → 12:31 AM

Rahu Kaal10:40 AM → 12:06 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 2036?

Krishna Chaturdashi: 10:20 PM, Fri, Oct 17, 2036 to 07:43 PM, Sat, Oct 18, 2036 (IST).

Q: When is the Kali Chaudas tithi in 2037?

Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi: 12:20 AM, Fri, Nov 6, 2037 to 08:53 PM, Fri, Nov 6, 2037 (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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