नरक चतुर्दशी — महत्त्वम्
Naraka Chaturdashi falls on Krishna Chaturdashi before Diwali Amavasya. It celebrates the slaying of the demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna (and in some traditions Satyabhama). Many families take an oil bath before sunrise, light lamps, and prepare for the main Diwali night.
नरक चतुर्दशी — महत्त्वम्
The Bhagavata Purana and other texts narrate that Narakasura had become tyrannical; Krishna destroyed him and freed captives. The day is also associated with cleansing and victory of light over inner and outer darkness.
नरक चतुर्दशी — पूजाविधिः
- Early-morning oil bath (before sunrise) in many regions.
- Light diyas and lamps; some households perform small homa or puja.
- Prepare sweets and clean the home for Lakshmi Puja on Amavasya.
- In Maharashtra and elsewhere, bitter leaves (e.g. neem) may be consumed for health symbolism.
नरक चतुर्दशी — मन्त्राः
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Vasudeva (Krishna)
नरक चतुर्दशी — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Sweets
- ●Savouries
- ●Light breakfast after abhyanga snan
नरक चतुर्दशी — अन्यनामानि
South India(தீபாவளி முன்னோன்)
Oil bath, lamps
Maharashtra(चोटी दिवाळी)
Kali Chaudas, lamps
नरक चतुर्दशी — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Take oil bath if observing the tradition
- ✓Light lamps
- ✓Prepare for Diwali
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Avoid skipping safety with lamps and oil
- ✗Do not quarrel on sacred days
नरक चतुर्दशी — FAQ
- नरक चतुर्दशी किम् अस्ति?
- Naraka Chaturdashi falls on Krishna Chaturdashi before Diwali Amavasya.
- नरक चतुर्दशी 2026 वर्षे कदा?
- 2026 वर्षे नरक चतुर्दशी Sunday, November 8, 2026 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- नरक चतुर्दशी पूजाविधिः का?
- Early-morning oil bath (before sunrise) in many regions.; Light diyas and lamps; some households perform small homa or puja.; Prepare sweets and clean the home for Lakshmi Puja on Amavasya.; In Maharashtra and elsewhere, bitter leaves (e.g. neem) may be consumed for health symbolism.
- नरक चतुर्दशी दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Sweets, Savouries, Light breakfast after abhyanga snan
- नरक चतुर्दशी दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Take oil bath if observing the tradition; Light lamps; Prepare for Diwali
- नरक चतुर्दशी दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Avoid skipping safety with lamps and oil; Do not quarrel on sacred days
- नरक चतुर्दशी दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- नरक चतुर्दशी Krishna देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming नरक चतुर्दशी Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
नरक चतुर्दशी is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Sunday | 05:36 am | — |
| Oct 28, 2027 | Thursday | 05:01 am | — |