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Narak Chaturdashi

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

Quick Overview

Date in 2028: Monday, October 16, 2028
Tithi: Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi (Purnimanta)
Tithi begins / ends: 03:46 PM, Oct 16 to 12:05 PM, Oct 17
Lunar month: Kartika · Krishna Paksha
Also on this tithi: Hanumaan Jayanti

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Narak Chaturdashi

2028 Festival Date & Muhurta

Narak Chaturdashi

Monday, October 16, 2028

Lunar Month: Kartika

Tithi / Muhurta Timings

Tithi Begins:03:46 PM, Oct 16

Tithi Ends:12:05 PM, Oct 17

Narak Chaturdashi at a Glance

Narak Chaturdashi 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

Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi in Coming Years

Year	Tithi begins	Tithi ends
2029	05:30 PM, Sun, Nov 4	01:45 PM, Mon, Nov 5
2030	07:11 AM, Fri, Oct 25	04:41 AM, Sat, Oct 26
2031	05:37 AM, Thu, Nov 13	04:25 AM, Fri, Nov 14
2032	08:44 AM, Mon, Nov 1	10:14 AM, Tue, Nov 2
2033	07:37 AM, Fri, Oct 21	10:19 AM, Sat, Oct 22

Panchanga on This Day

Narak Chaturdashi · Oct 16, 2028

VaaraSomavara

TithiKrishna Trayodashi07:17 PM → 03:46 PM

NakshatraPurva Phalguni04:32 AM → 01:59 AM

YogaBrahma

KaranVanija

Lunar MonthAshwin

Brahma Muhurta04:42 AM → 05:32 AM

Abhijit Muhurta11:43 AM → 12:29 PM

Nishita Muhurta11:41 PM → 12:31 AM

Rahu Kaal07:48 AM → 09:14 AM

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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.

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'.

Narak Chaturdashi: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which tithi is Narak Chaturdashi observed on?

Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi (Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi in the Amanta calendar); its swami is Shiva, a Rikta Tithi.

Q: When does the Narak Chaturdashi tithi begin and end in 2028?

Krishna Chaturdashi: 03:46 PM, Mon, Oct 16, 2028 to 12:05 PM, Tue, Oct 17, 2028 (IST).

Q: When is the Narak Chaturdashi tithi in 2029?

Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi: 05:30 PM, Sun, Nov 4, 2029 to 01:45 PM, Mon, Nov 5, 2029 (IST).

Q: Which other observances fall on the same tithi as Narak Chaturdashi?

Hanumaan Jayanti, also on Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi.

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