Kali Chaudas
KannadaAlso known as: Narak Chaturdashi
Kali Chaudas
About Kali Chaudas
Kali Chaudas falls on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Kartik (October-November), the day before Diwali. It is dedicated to Goddess Kali and the destruction of evil.
Devotees worship Goddess Kali with special rituals and prayers, seeking her blessings for protection and the destruction of evil forces.
In Karnataka, the festival is celebrated with traditional rituals, devotional singing, and community gatherings.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe traditional rituals and light fasting on this day.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
- Perform special pujas to Goddess Kali.
- Light oil lamps and burst crackers.
- Share festive meals with family and friends.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the evening puja with a festive meal.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Kali altar with red flowers and decorations.
- Offer prayers to Goddess Kali with traditional rituals.
- Light oil lamps and perform aarti.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is dedicated to Goddess Kali, seeking her blessings for protection and the destruction of evil forces. It marks the victory of good over evil.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.