Naraka Chaturdashi · 2024
Falls on: Thursday, October 31, 2024
Krishna Chaturdashi preceding Diwali, commemorating Krishna's victory over the demon Narakasura. An oil bath before sunrise (abhyanga snana) is the central observance; in Tamil Nadu and much of the south this day itself is celebrated as the principal Deepavali.
Dates computed for New Delhi. Tithi boundaries shift with location — open your city's festival calendar for local dates.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2024
Krishna
- Thursday, October 31, 2024View day panchang →Tithi window: 1:16 PM – 3:53 PM
Frequently asked questions
- What is Naraka Chaturdashi?
- Krishna Chaturdashi preceding Diwali, commemorating Krishna's victory over the demon Narakasura. An oil bath before sunrise (abhyanga snana) is the central observance; in Tamil Nadu and much of the south this day itself is celebrated as the principal Deepavali.
- When is Naraka Chaturdashi 2024?
- Naraka Chaturdashi falls on Thursday, October 31, 2024.