नर्क चतुर्दशी — म्हत्व
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.
नर्क चतुर्दशी — म्हत्व
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.
नर्क चतुर्दशी — पुजा विधी
- 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.
नर्क चतुर्दशी — मंत्र
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Vasudeva (Krishna)
नर्क चतुर्दशी — पारंपारीक जेवण
- ●Sweets
- ●Savouries
- ●Light breakfast after abhyanga snan
नर्क चतुर्दशी — हेर नांवां
South India(தீபாவளி முன்னோன்)
Oil bath, lamps
Maharashtra(चोटी दिवाळी)
Kali Chaudas, lamps
नर्क चतुर्दशी — करचें / करनासचें
करचें
- ✓Take oil bath if observing the tradition
- ✓Light lamps
- ✓Prepare for Diwali
करनासचें
- ✗Avoid skipping safety with lamps and oil
- ✗Do not quarrel on sacred days
नर्क चतुर्दशी — FAQ
- नर्क चतुर्दशी म्हणल्यार कितें?
- Naraka Chaturdashi falls on Krishna Chaturdashi before Diwali Amavasya.
- नर्क चतुर्दशी 2026 केन्ना?
- 2026 वर्सा नर्क चतुर्दशी 2026 M11 8, Sun दिसा येता.
- नर्क चतुर्दशी पुजा विधी कितें?
- 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.
- नर्क चतुर्दशी दिसा कितें खावचें?
- Sweets, Savouries, Light breakfast after abhyanga snan
- नर्क चतुर्दशी दिसा कितें करचें?
- Take oil bath if observing the tradition; Light lamps; Prepare for Diwali
- नर्क चतुर्दशी दिसा कितें करनासचें?
- Avoid skipping safety with lamps and oil; Do not quarrel on sacred days
- नर्क चतुर्दशी दिसा खंयच्या देवाक पुजतात?
- नर्क चतुर्दशी Krishnaक समर्पित.
Upcoming नर्क चतुर्दशी Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
नर्क चतुर्दशी 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 M11 8 | Sun | 05:36 am | — |
| 2027 M10 28 | Thu | 05:01 am | — |