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Kali Chaudas

festivals

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

Quick Overview

Date in 2038
Tuesday, October 26, 2038
Tithi
Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi (Purnimanta)
Tithi begins / ends
04:51 PM, Oct 26 to 01:13 PM, Oct 27
Lunar month
Kartika · Krishna Paksha
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Kali Chaudas
2038 Festival Date & Muhurta

Kali Chaudas

Tuesday, October 26, 2038

Lunar Month: Kartika

Tithi / Muhurta Timings
Tithi Begins:04:51 PM, Oct 26
Tithi Ends:01:13 PM, Oct 27

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
204001:52 AM, Sat, Nov 301:26 AM, Sun, Nov 4
204103:15 AM, Wed, Oct 2305:19 AM, Thu, Oct 24

Panchanga on This Day

Kali Chaudas · Oct 26, 2038

VaaraMangalavara
TithiKrishna Trayodashi08:05 PM → 04:51 PM
NakshatraUttara Phalguni11:31 AM → 09:14 AM
YogaVaidhriti
KaranVanija
Lunar MonthAshwin
Brahma Muhurta04:46 AM → 05:37 AM
Abhijit Muhurta11:42 AM → 12:27 PM
Nishita Muhurta11:39 PM → 12:30 AM
Rahu Kaal02:53 PM → 04:17 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 2038?

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?

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

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