നരക ചതുർദശി — പ്രാധാന്യം
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.
നരക ചതുർദശി — പ്രാധാന്യം
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.
നരക ചതുർദശി — പൂജാ വിധി
- 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.
നരക ചതുർദശി — മന്ത്രങ്ങൾ
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Vasudeva (Krishna)
നരക ചതുർദശി — പരമ്പരാഗത വിഭവങ്ങൾ
- ●Sweets
- ●Savouries
- ●Light breakfast after abhyanga snan
നരക ചതുർദശി — മറ്റ് പേരുകൾ
South India
Oil bath, lamps
Maharashtra
Kali Chaudas, lamps
നരക ചതുർദശി — ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ / ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ
- ✓Take oil bath if observing the tradition
- ✓Light lamps
- ✓Prepare for Diwali
ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
- ✗Avoid skipping safety with lamps and oil
- ✗Do not quarrel on sacred days
നരക ചതുർദശി — FAQ
- നരക ചതുർദശി എന്താണ്?
- Naraka Chaturdashi falls on Krishna Chaturdashi before Diwali Amavasya.
- നരക ചതുർദശി 2026 എപ്പോൾ?
- 2026ൽ നരക ചതുർദശി 2026, നവംബർ 8, ഞായറാഴ്ചന് വരും.
- What are the നരക ചതുർദശി puja rituals?
- 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.
- What to eat on നരക ചതുർദശി?
- Sweets, Savouries, Light breakfast after abhyanga snan
- What should you do on നരക ചതുർദശി?
- Take oil bath if observing the tradition; Light lamps; Prepare for Diwali
- What should you avoid on നരക ചതുർദശി?
- Avoid skipping safety with lamps and oil; Do not quarrel on sacred days
- നരക ചതുർദശി ദിവസം ഏത് ദേവതയെ ആരാധിക്കണം?
- നരക ചതുർദശി Krishnaക്ക് സമർപ്പിതം.
Upcoming നരക ചതുർദശി Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
നരക ചതുർദശി 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 നവം 8 | ഞായറാഴ്ച | 05:36 am | — |
| 2027 ഒക്ടോ 28 | വ്യാഴാഴ്ച | 05:01 am | — |