Narak Chaturdashi 2024
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Usually the day before Diwali, some years the same day. Krishna's victory over Narakasura is marked with an oil bath (abhyanga snan) before sunrise. In the north it is Choti Diwali; in Rajasthan, Roop Chaudas.
Arunodaya
05:20 – 06:32
1h 12m
The abhyanga snan, an oil bath, is taken in Arunodaya after the Moon rises and before sunrise, while Chaturdashi still stands.
Tithi Krishna Chaturdashi till 15:53
Lunar month Ashwin (Amanta) · Kartik (Purnimanta) · Krishna Paksha
- Sunrise
- 06:32
- Sunset
- 17:36
- Moonrise
- 05:20
Timings for New Delhi, India
See full panchangAlso on this day
Every other observance and vrat kept on Thursday, October 31, 2024, each with its own time.
Nishita Kaal ·23:39 – 00:30, 1 Nov
BengalAlso known as: Shyama Puja
Bengal keeps the Diwali Amavasya as Kali Puja: the goddess is worshipped at Nishita Kaal, the middle of the night, with lamps, hibiscus and sweets in homes and pandals.
Festivals around this day
Every festival, observance and vrat from ten days before to ten days after, so the whole season is on one page.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2024?
- In 2024, Narak Chaturdashi is on Thursday, 31 October. The tithi is Krishna Chaturdashi.
- What is the puja muhurat for Narak Chaturdashi 2024?
- On Thursday, 31 October in New Delhi: Arunodaya · 05:20 – 06:32. The abhyanga snan, an oil bath, is taken in Arunodaya after the Moon rises and before sunrise, while Chaturdashi still stands. Timings shift by a few minutes in other cities.
- What else is observed on Narak Chaturdashi 2024?
- Also on Thursday, 31 October: Kali Puja.
