Festival · 2026
Narak Chaturdashi 2026नरक चतुर्दशी
Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali, Roop Chaudas) remembers Lord Krishna's victory over the demon Narakasura; an oil bath before sunrise and lamps for Yama mark the day.
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi (Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi in the Amanta calendar) · Vikram Samvat 2083 · New Delhi
नरक चतुर्दशी 2026 रविवार, 8 नवंबर 2026 को है (नई दिल्ली)।
Narak Chaturdashi dates in other years →Narak Chaturdashi 2026 timings· मुहूर्त
- Krishna Chaturdashi begins
- 10:48 am, 7 November
- Krishna Chaturdashi ends
- 11:28 am
- Abhyang Snan (before sunrise)
- 05:02 am – 06:38 am
Times are for New Delhi (IST).
The five days of Diwali 2026· पर्व क्रम
Why this date?· तिथि निर्णय
Hindu date: Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi (Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi in the Amanta calendar).
The ritual oil bath (Abhyang Snan) is taken before sunrise while Chaturdashi prevails at dawn.
Dates are calculated for New Delhi. In other cities, and especially outside India, the tithi changes at a different local time, so a festival can fall a day earlier or later. Month names follow the Purnimanta calendar used in North India, where a month ends on Purnima. How we calculate
About Narak Chaturdashi· महत्व
Narakasura had imprisoned thousands of women and terrorised the gods until Krishna, with Satyabhama, destroyed him. In South India this morning is the main Deepavali: families rise before dawn for an oil bath with ubtan, burst crackers and share sweets.
In North India it is Choti Diwali, with a few lamps lit in the evening, and in Gujarat Kali Chaudas.
How Narak Chaturdashi is observed· विधि
- Take an oil bath with ubtan before sunrise (Abhyang Snan).
- Light lamps in the evening, including one for Yama.
- Worship Krishna, and Hanuman or Kali in some regions.
Aarti, chalisa and mantras· आरती, चालीसा व मंत्र
Related festivals· संबंधित पर्व
Narak Chaturdashi in other years· अन्य वर्ष
FAQ· सामान्य प्रश्न
When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2026?
Narak Chaturdashi 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November 2026 (New Delhi).
What is the tithi of Narak Chaturdashi?
Narak Chaturdashi: Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi (Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi in the Amanta calendar). In 2026 it falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026, with Krishna Chaturdashi deciding the day.
नरक चतुर्दशी 2026 कब है?
नरक चतुर्दशी 2026 रविवार, 8 नवंबर 2026 को है (नई दिल्ली)।