Narak Chaturdashi / Kali Chaudas: when is it?
The next Narak Chaturdashi / Kali Chaudas is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Dates for every year are below.
Narak Chaturdashi / Kali Chaudas dates
| Year | Date | Puja time (New Delhi) |
|---|---|---|
| Narak Chaturdashi / Kali Chaudas 2026 | Sunday, 8 November 2026 | — |
| Narak Chaturdashi / Kali Chaudas 2027 | Thursday, 28 October 2027 | — |
Times for 8 cities, the tithi and the story are on each year's page.
About Narak Chaturdashi / Kali Chaudas
Naraka Chaturdashi is an annual Hindu festival that falls on Chaturdashi of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin or Kartika. It is the second day of the five-day long festival of Diwali. Hindu literature narrates that the asura Narakasura (sometimes translated as hell or a demon from hell, lit.
Questions people ask
When is Narak Chaturdashi / Kali Chaudas?
The next Narak Chaturdashi / Kali Chaudas is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Dates for every year are below.
Narak Chaturdashi / Kali Chaudas kab hai?
Narak Chaturdashi / Kali Chaudas 2026: Sunday, 8 November 2026 (New Delhi).
Why is Narak Chaturdashi / Kali Chaudas celebrated?
Naraka Chaturdashi is an annual Hindu festival that falls on Chaturdashi of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin or Kartika. It is the second day of the five-day long festival of Diwali. Hindu literature narrates that the asura Narakasura (sometimes translated as hell or a demon from hell, lit.
Updated: 2026-10-20 · Calculated for the place shown, with Lahiri ayanamsha. How we calculate