Naraka Chaturdashi · 2025
Falls on: Monday, October 20, 2025
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 2025
Krishna
- Monday, October 20, 2025View day panchang →Tithi window: 1:52 PM – 3:45 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 2025?
- Naraka Chaturdashi falls on Monday, October 20, 2025.