Festival 2031 · Choti Diwali (Krishna Chaturdashi)
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) 2031
Thursday, 13 November 2031
Tithi begins: Thu 13 Nov, 5:37 AM IST
Tithi ends: Fri 14 Nov, 4:24 AM 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 2031?
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) 2031 falls on Thursday, 13 November 2031. The tithi begins Thu 13 Nov, 5:37 AM IST and ends Fri 14 Nov, 4:24 AM 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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