ನರಕ ಚತುರ್ದಶಿ — ಮಹತ್ವ
Naraka Chaturdashi falls on Krishna Chaturdashi before Diwali Amavasya. It celebrates the slaying of the demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna (and in some traditions Satyabhama). Many families take an oil bath before sunrise, light lamps, and prepare for the main Diwali night.
ನರಕ ಚತುರ್ದಶಿ — ಮಹತ್ವ
The Bhagavata Purana and other texts narrate that Narakasura had become tyrannical; Krishna destroyed him and freed captives. The day is also associated with cleansing and victory of light over inner and outer darkness.
ನರಕ ಚತುರ್ದಶಿ — ಪೂಜಾ ವಿಧಿ
- Early-morning oil bath (before sunrise) in many regions.
- Light diyas and lamps; some households perform small homa or puja.
- Prepare sweets and clean the home for Lakshmi Puja on Amavasya.
- In Maharashtra and elsewhere, bitter leaves (e.g. neem) may be consumed for health symbolism.
ನರಕ ಚತುರ್ದಶಿ — ಮಂತ್ರಗಳು
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Vasudeva (Krishna)
ನರಕ ಚತುರ್ದಶಿ — ಸಾಂಪ್ರದಾಯಿಕ ಆಹಾರ
- ●Sweets
- ●Savouries
- ●Light breakfast after abhyanga snan
ನರಕ ಚತುರ್ದಶಿ — ಇತರ ಹೆಸರುಗಳು
South India
Oil bath, lamps
Maharashtra
Kali Chaudas, lamps
ನರಕ ಚತುರ್ದಶಿ — ಮಾಡಬೇಕು / ಮಾಡಬಾರದು
ಮಾಡಬೇಕು
- ✓Take oil bath if observing the tradition
- ✓Light lamps
- ✓Prepare for Diwali
ಮಾಡಬಾರದು
- ✗Avoid skipping safety with lamps and oil
- ✗Do not quarrel on sacred days
ನರಕ ಚತುರ್ದಶಿ — FAQ
- ನರಕ ಚತುರ್ದಶಿ ಎಂದರೇನು?
- Naraka Chaturdashi falls on Krishna Chaturdashi before Diwali Amavasya.
- ನರಕ ಚತುರ್ದಶಿ 2026 ಯಾವಾಗ?
- 2026ರಲ್ಲಿ ನರಕ ಚತುರ್ದಶಿ ಭಾನುವಾರ, ನವೆಂಬರ್ 8, 2026ರಂದು ಬರುತ್ತದೆ.
- ನರಕ ಚತುರ್ದಶಿ ಪೂಜಾ ವಿಧಿ ಏನು?
- Early-morning oil bath (before sunrise) in many regions.; Light diyas and lamps; some households perform small homa or puja.; Prepare sweets and clean the home for Lakshmi Puja on Amavasya.; In Maharashtra and elsewhere, bitter leaves (e.g. neem) may be consumed for health symbolism.
- ನರಕ ಚತುರ್ದಶಿ ದಿನ ಏನು ತಿನ್ನಬೇಕು?
- Sweets, Savouries, Light breakfast after abhyanga snan
- ನರಕ ಚತುರ್ದಶಿ ದಿನ ಏನು ಮಾಡಬೇಕು?
- Take oil bath if observing the tradition; Light lamps; Prepare for Diwali
- ನರಕ ಚತುರ್ದಶಿ ದಿನ ಏನು ಮಾಡಬಾರದು?
- Avoid skipping safety with lamps and oil; Do not quarrel on sacred days
- ನರಕ ಚತುರ್ದಶಿ ದಿನ ಯಾವ ದೇವರನ್ನು ಪೂಜಿಸಬೇಕು?
- ನರಕ ಚತುರ್ದಶಿ Krishnaಗೆ ಅರ್ಪಿತ.
Upcoming ನರಕ ಚತುರ್ದಶಿ Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
ನರಕ ಚತುರ್ದಶಿ is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| ನವೆಂ 8,2026 | ಭಾನುವಾರ | 05:36 am | — |
| ಅಕ್ಟೋ 28,2027 | ಗುರುವಾರ | 05:01 am | — |