Thursday, 28 October 2027
Narak Chaturdashi 2027
In short
Narak Chaturdashi 2027 is on Thursday, 28 October 2027: Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Kartik, the tithi current at sunrise in New Delhi.
- Date
- Thursday, 28 October 2027
- Tithi
- Kartik Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi
- Tithi begins
- 27 Oct, 22:51
- Tithi ends
- 28 Oct, 20:49
- Place
- New Delhi
How it is observed
Narak Chaturdashi, the day before Diwali, recalls Krishna's defeat of the demon Narakasura. It is also known as Choti Diwali.
In Maharashtra, Goa and south India, people take an oil bath before dawn (abhyanga snan), and in much of the south this is the main Deepavali day. Elsewhere homes light lamps, including one for Yama; Gujarat observes the day as Kali Chaudas and Bengal as Bhoot Chaturdashi, lighting fourteen lamps.
Related festivals
- Karva ChauthMonday, 18 October 2027
- DhanterasWednesday, 27 October 2027
- Kaag TiharWednesday, 27 October 2027
- Kukur TiharThursday, 28 October 2027
- DiwaliFriday, 29 October 2027
- Laxmi Puja (Tihar)Friday, 29 October 2027
- Govardhan PujaSaturday, 30 October 2027
- Mha PujaSaturday, 30 October 2027
- Bhai DoojSunday, 31 October 2027
- Bhai TikaSunday, 31 October 2027
- Chhath PujaThursday, 4 November 2027
Frequently asked questions
When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2027?
Narak Chaturdashi 2027 is on Thursday, 28 October 2027.
How is the date of Narak Chaturdashi decided?
By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Kartik, the tithi current at sunrise in New Delhi. The date is computed from the positions of the Sun and Moon, which is why it moves against the Gregorian calendar from year to year.
How is Narak Chaturdashi observed?
In Maharashtra, Goa and south India, people take an oil bath before dawn (abhyanga snan), and in much of the south this is the main Deepavali day. Elsewhere homes light lamps, including one for Yama; Gujarat observes the day as Kali Chaudas and Bengal as Bhoot Chaturdashi, lighting fourteen lamps.