Narak Chaturdashi

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

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2026 Festival Date & Muhurta

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Lunar Month: Kartika

Tithi / Muhurta Timings

Tithi Begins:10:48 AM, Nov 07

Tithi Ends:11:28 AM, Nov 08

About Narak Chaturdashi

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.

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'.

Narak Chaturdashi · Nov 7, 2026

Kartika

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