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Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 Date — Sunday, November 8, 2026

When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2026? Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.

Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 — full list of dates

Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 key dates and days
ObservanceDate & dayNotes
DhanterasSat, 7 November 2026
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)Sun, 8 November 2026Main day
Diwali — Lakshmi PujaMon, 9 November 2026

Why we celebrate

Krishna slayed Narakasura freeing 16,000 princesses; ritual bath before sunrise removes naraka (hellish karma).

How it is celebrated

Abhyang snan (oil bath), diya lighting, choti Diwali fireworks.

Puja timing

Bath before sunrise (Brahma muhurta ideal); evening diya for Yama.

Foods & offerings

Poha, sweets; light breakfast after bath.

Rituals

  1. Apply ubtan/oil before dawn bath.
  2. Light diyas at door; worship Yama.

Naraka Chaturdashi dates by year

When is Naraka Chaturdashi — 2025 to 2029
YearDate & day
2025Mon, 20 October 2025
2026Sun, 8 November 2026
2027Thu, 28 October 2027
2028Tue, 17 October 2028
2029Mon, 5 November 2029

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