Narak Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali 2026
नरक चतुर्दशी
🎉 Major Festival
Saturday, 7 November 2026
🙏 Deity: Lord Krishna
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197 days away
📖 Significance of Narak Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali
Celebrates Krishna's victory over demon Narakasura. Also called Choti Diwali. People take an oil bath before sunrise and light diyas to ward off evil.
🪔 Rituals & Puja Vidhi
1Pre-dawn oil bath
2Lighting diyas
3Firecrackers
4Abhyang snan (oil massage bath)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is Narak Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali in 2026?
Narak Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali (नरक चतुर्दशी) falls on Saturday, 7 November 2026.
What is the significance of Narak Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali?
Celebrates Krishna's victory over demon Narakasura. Also called Choti Diwali. People take an oil bath before sunrise and light diyas to ward off evil.