Narak Chaturdashi 2026 — Dwarka
Narak Chaturdashi celebrates Krishna's victory over the demon Narakasura. It is also called Roop Chaudas, and in the South it is the main day of Deepavali.
In 2026, Narak Chaturdashi is on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
- Arunodaya (pre-dawn bath): 8 Nov 2026, 5:25 AM to 7:01 AM
- Krishna Chaturdashi begins: 7 Nov 2026, 10:48 AM
- Krishna Chaturdashi ends: 8 Nov 2026, 11:28 AM
Date and timings for Dwarka.
How the date is fixed
Narak Chaturdashi falls on Krishna Chaturdashi of Ashwin (amanta) / Kartika (purnimanta). The day is decided by the tithi prevailing in the pre-dawn arunodaya period (96 minutes before sunrise). When the tithi touches that time on two days, the day it covers more is used.
Calculated for Dwarka. Festival dates can differ by a day between cities and between regional traditions; your family priest's panchang has the final word.
How it is celebrated
The key ritual is the abhyang snan — an oil bath with ubtan before sunrise while Chaturdashi prevails. Lamps are lit in the evening. Kali Chaudas, worshipped at midnight while Chaturdashi prevails, often falls on the evening before.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2026?
In 2026, Narak Chaturdashi is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. (Dwarka)
Why do calendars sometimes show different dates for Narak Chaturdashi?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar tithi, which begins and ends at different clock times. Each festival has a rule about which part of the day the tithi must cover — sunrise, midday, dusk or midnight. When the tithi straddles two days, calendars that apply the rule for a different city, or a different tradition, can land on different days. We show the rule we used and the tithi timings so you can check.