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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 2030
Friday, October 25, 2030
Tithi
Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi (Purnimanta)
Tithi begins / ends
07:11 AM, Oct 25 to 04:41 AM, Oct 26
Lunar month
Kartika · Krishna Paksha
Also on this tithi
Hanumaan Jayanti
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Narak Chaturdashi
2030 Festival Date & Muhurta

Narak Chaturdashi

Friday, October 25, 2030

Lunar Month: Kartika

Tithi / Muhurta Timings
Tithi Begins:07:11 AM, Oct 25
Tithi Ends:04:41 AM, Oct 26

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 ChaturdashiKartika month
Tithi swami and group
Shiva · Rikta Tithi
Also on this tithi
Hanumaan Jayanti

Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi in Coming Years

YearTithi beginsTithi ends
203105:37 AM, Thu, Nov 1304:25 AM, Fri, Nov 14
203208:44 AM, Mon, Nov 110:14 AM, Tue, Nov 2
203307:37 AM, Fri, Oct 2110:19 AM, Sat, Oct 22
203402:05 AM, Thu, Nov 904:21 AM, Fri, Nov 10
203508:12 AM, Mon, Oct 2908:08 AM, Tue, Oct 30

Panchanga on This Day

Narak Chaturdashi · Oct 25, 2030

VaaraShukravara
TithiKrishna Chaturdashi07:11 AM → 04:41 AM
NakshatraUttara Phalguni02:28 AM → 01:25 AM
YogaVaidhriti
KaranVishti
Lunar MonthAshwin
Brahma Muhurta04:46 AM → 05:37 AM
Abhijit Muhurta11:42 AM → 12:27 PM
Nishita Muhurta11:39 PM → 12:30 AM
Rahu Kaal10:40 AM → 12:05 PM
New Delhi, IndiaFull Dainik Panchang →

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 2030?

Krishna Chaturdashi: 07:11 AM, Fri, Oct 25, 2030 to 04:41 AM, Sat, Oct 26, 2030 (IST).

Q: When is the Narak Chaturdashi tithi in 2031?

Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi: 05:37 AM, Thu, Nov 13, 2031 to 04:25 AM, Fri, Nov 14, 2031 (IST).

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

Hanumaan Jayanti, also on Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi.

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