Narak Chaturdashi 2026
Sunday, November 8, 2026
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
05:02 – 06:38
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 11:28
Lunar month Ashwin (Amanta) · Kartik (Purnimanta) · Krishna Paksha
- Sunrise
- 06:38
- Sunset
- 17:31
- Moonrise
- 05:36
Timings for New Delhi, India
See full panchangAlso on this day
Every other observance and vrat kept on Sunday, November 8, 2026, each with its own time.
Diwali
Deepavali17:31 – 19:55Pradosh Kaal
The festival of lights, kept after dark on the Amavasya that follows Narak Chaturdashi: Lakshmi is welcomed in the pradosh hours, homes are lit with diyas and families exchange sweets. The next morning opens the Kartik new year with Govardhan Puja.
17:31 – 19:55Pradosh Kaal
Also known as: Lakshmi Ganesh Puja
The heart of Diwali: after sunset, in Pradosh Kaal with a sthir lagna preferred, Lakshmi and Ganesh are worshipped with lamps, sweets and new account books, and the home is kept lit so prosperity may enter.
17:31 – 19:55Pradosh Kaal
GujaratAlso known as: Sharda Puja
Gujarat's traders close the year's account books on Diwali evening and open new ones before Lakshmi and Saraswati, marking the first page with a swastika and 'Shubh Labh'.
17:31 – 19:55Pradosh Kaal
Saraswati, as Sharda, is worshipped with Lakshmi on Diwali night so that learning and wealth grow together through the new year.
23:38 – 00:31Nishita 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 2026?
- Narak Chaturdashi 2026 is on November 8, 2026. The tithi is Krishna Chaturdashi.
- What is the puja muhurat for Narak Chaturdashi 2026?
- The abhyanga snan, an oil bath, is taken before sunrise in the hour of Arunodaya, while Chaturdashi still stands. {kaal} on November 8, 2026 is 05:02 in New Delhi; timings move by a few minutes in other cities.
- What else is observed on Narak Chaturdashi 2026?
- Also on November 8, 2026: Diwali, Lakshmi Puja, Chopda Puja, Sharda Puja and Kali Puja.
