Naraka Chaturdashi · 2026
Falls on: Sunday, November 8, 2026
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 2026
Krishna
- Sunday, November 8, 2026View day panchang →Tithi window: 10:48 AM – 11:28 AM
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 2026?
- Naraka Chaturdashi falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026.