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Kali Chaudas

festivals

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

Quick Overview

Date in 2037
Friday, November 6, 2037
Tithi
Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi (Purnimanta)
Tithi begins / ends
12:20 AM, Nov 06 to 08:53 PM, Nov 06
Lunar month
Kartika · Krishna Paksha
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Kali Chaudas
2037 Festival Date & Muhurta

Kali Chaudas

Friday, November 6, 2037

Lunar Month: Kartika

Tithi / Muhurta Timings
Tithi Begins:12:20 AM, Nov 06
Tithi Ends:08:53 PM, Nov 06

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

Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi in Coming Years

YearTithi beginsTithi ends
203804:51 PM, Tue, Oct 2601:13 PM, Wed, Oct 27
203904:53 AM, Sun, Oct 1603:01 AM, Mon, Oct 17
204001:52 AM, Sat, Nov 301:26 AM, Sun, Nov 4
204103:15 AM, Wed, Oct 2305:19 AM, Thu, Oct 24
204208:50 PM, Mon, Nov 1011:30 PM, Tue, Nov 11

Panchanga on This Day

Kali Chaudas · Nov 6, 2037

VaaraShukravara
TithiKrishna Chaturdashi12:20 AM → 08:53 PM
NakshatraChitra09:10 PM → 06:28 PM
YogaPreeti
KaranShakuni
Lunar MonthAshwin
Brahma Muhurta04:52 AM → 05:44 AM
Abhijit Muhurta11:42 AM → 12:26 PM
Nishita Muhurta11:38 PM → 12:31 AM
Rahu Kaal10:42 AM → 12:04 PM
New Delhi, IndiaFull Dainik Panchang →

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 2037?

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

Q: When is the Kali Chaudas tithi in 2038?

Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi: 04:51 PM, Tue, Oct 26, 2038 to 01:13 PM, Wed, Oct 27, 2038 (IST).

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

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

Note: times are shown with their date; a Panchang day runs from sunrise to sunrise.