Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Sun, 8 November 2026 · Thu, 28 October 2027
Happy Choti Diwali! May the light within dispel every darkness around you.
Significance
Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi commemorates Shri Krishna and Satyabhama's victory over the demon Narakasura. In many homes it is the day of Abhyanga Snana before sunrise.
Traditional rituals
- Abhyanga Snana (oil bath) before sunrise
- Lighting diyas in the evening
- Yama Tarpan in some traditions
Do's
- Take an early oil bath (Abhyanga Snana) before sunrise where it is your tradition. Scriptural tradition
- Light 14 diyas in the evening in North Indian homes. Regional / family custom
- Use ubtan of gram flour, turmeric and sandal for skin care. Lifestyle & wellbeing
Don'ts
- Many avoid sleeping late on this morning. Regional / family custom
- Avoid very cold water for the oil bath in early winter. Lifestyle & wellbeing
Ayurvedic connection
Abhyanga with warm sesame oil followed by ubtan is a classical Dinacharya practice for Vata balance as winter approaches.
Dates follow sunrise-based Panchang for the selected city. Regional calendars may differ by a day — follow your family or temple tradition.