Festival 2028 · Choti Diwali (Krishna Chaturdashi)
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) 2028
Monday, 16 October 2028
Tithi begins: Mon 16 Oct, 3:45 PM IST
Tithi ends: Tue 17 Oct, 12:05 PM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali, Kali Chaudas, Roop Chaudas) is the day before Diwali, on Krishna Chaturdashi. It remembers Krishna and Satyabhama's victory over the demon Naraka, and many take an early Abhyang Snan with oil and ubtan.
Lamps are lit in the evening and Kali or Hanuman is worshipped in several regions.
How it is observed
- Abhyang Snan (oil bath) before sunrise.
- Lighting diyas in the evening.
- Kali Chaudas and Hanuman puja in some regions.
- Preparing sweets and rangoli for Diwali.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) in 2028?
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) 2028 falls on Monday, 16 October 2028. The tithi begins Mon 16 Oct, 3:45 PM IST and ends Tue 17 Oct, 12:05 PM IST (Delhi).
Is Choti Diwali the same as Naraka Chaturdashi?
Yes, they are the same Chaturdashi tithi. The oil bath is done in the early morning and the lamps in the evening.
Why does the date of Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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