Naraka Chaturdashi · 2026
Falls on: Saturday, November 7, 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.
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Naraka Chaturdashi 2026
Krishna
- Saturday, November 7, 2026View day panchang →Tithi window: 11:18 PM – 11:58 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 2026?
- Naraka Chaturdashi falls on Saturday, November 7, 2026.