Narak Chaturdashi 2024
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The day before Diwali, kept at dawn while Chaturdashi still stands: the abhyanga snan, an oil bath before sunrise, marks Krishna's victory over Narakasura. In the north it is Choti Diwali; in Rajasthan, Roop Chaudas.
Arunodaya
04:56 – 06:32
1h 36m
The abhyanga snan, an oil bath, is taken before sunrise in the hour of Arunodaya, while Chaturdashi still stands.
Tithi Krishna Chaturdashi upto 15:53
Lunar month Ashwin (Amanta) · Kartik (Purnimanta) · Krishna Paksha
- Sunrise
- 06:32
- Sunset
- 17:36
- Moonrise
- 05:20
Timings for New Delhi, India
See full panchangAlso on this day
Every other observance and vrat kept on Thursday, October 31, 2024, each with its own time.
23:39 – 00:30Nishita Kaal
BengalAlso known as: Shyama Puja
Bengal keeps the Diwali Amavasya as Kali Puja: the goddess is worshipped at Nishita Kaal, the middle of the night, with lamps, hibiscus and sweets in homes and pandals.
Festivals around this day
Every festival, observance and vrat from ten days before to ten days after, so the whole season is on one page.
FAQs
- When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2024?
- Narak Chaturdashi 2024 is on October 31, 2024. The tithi is Krishna Chaturdashi.
- What is the puja muhurat for Narak Chaturdashi 2024?
- The abhyanga snan, an oil bath, is taken before sunrise in the hour of Arunodaya, while Chaturdashi still stands. {kaal} on October 31, 2024 is 04:56 in New Delhi; timings move by a few minutes in other cities.
- What else is observed on Narak Chaturdashi 2024?
- Also on October 31, 2024: Kali Puja.
