When is Narak Chaturdashi?
Narak Chaturdashi in 2026 falls on November 8, 2026, Sunday. It is observed from the morning on the Chaturdashi tithi of the Krishna paksha of Kartik month.
Narak Chaturdashi: date and time
| Year | Date | Tithi (Krishna Chaturdashi) | Puja time (New Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 8, 2026, Sunday | 10:49 am, November 7 to 11:29 am, November 8 | Sunrise: 6:38 am |
| 2027 | October 28, 2027, Thursday | 10:50 pm, October 27 to 8:49 pm, October 28 | Sunrise: 6:29 am |
Yam deepdaan and abhyang snan. The festival is kept on the day this tithi prevails at sunrise.
Significance of Narak Chaturdashi
Where it is celebrated: all over India
On this day Lord Shri Krishna slew Narakasura and freed 16,000 young women. It is also called Chhoti Diwali and Roop Chaudas.
Narak Chaturdashi puja vidhi
- Before sunrise, apply til oil and bathe with ubtan (abhyang snan).
- In the evening, offer deepdaan for Yam.
- Light diyas at home.
Listen and sing along
30:50Mahalakshmi Mantra — 108 times
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Frequently asked questions
When is Narak Chaturdashi 2026?
Narak Chaturdashi in 2026 falls on November 8, 2026, Sunday. It is observed from the morning on the Chaturdashi tithi of the Krishna paksha of Kartik month.
On which tithi is Narak Chaturdashi celebrated?
Kartik month, Krishna paksha, Chaturdashi. The festival is kept on the day this tithi prevails at sunrise.
What is the significance of Narak Chaturdashi?
Yam deepdaan and abhyang snan.
Narak Chaturdashi 2026 date?
Narak Chaturdashi 2026: Sunday, November 08, 2026.