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Chhoti Diwali on Nov 7 2026: Auspicious Muhurat, Rituals and Krishna’s Triumph
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 07:10 AM
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India observes Chhoti Diwali (Narak Chaturdashi) on 7 Nov 2026, marking the auspicious time for ablution, Yama‑deep‑daan and recalling Lord Krishna’s victory over Narakasura.
India will celebrate Chhoti Diwali, also known as Narak Chaturdashi, on 7 November 2026. The day falls a day before the main Diwali festivities and is considered an especially propitious occasion for performing purification rites.
Astrologers have identified the muhurat for the day, recommending that devotees begin their rituals shortly after sunrise, with the most favorable period occurring between 9:15 am and 11:30 am. This window is deemed ideal for invoking blessings and dispelling negativity.
Traditional observances include an ablution known as abhyan snan, where participants bathe in clean water while reciting prayers. Later, households perform Yama‑deep‑daan, lighting lamps to honor the god of death and symbolically guide departed souls. These practices are believed to cleanse the environment and invite prosperity.
The celebrations also recount the mythological episode in which Lord Krishna, aided by his wife Satyabhama, slew the demon king Narakasura. The victory is celebrated as the triumph of good over evil, reinforcing the moral theme that underpins the Diwali season.
Astrologers have identified the muhurat for the day, recommending that devotees begin their rituals shortly after sunrise, with the most favorable period occurring between 9:15 am and 11:30 am. This window is deemed ideal for invoking blessings and dispelling negativity.
Traditional observances include an ablution known as abhyan snan, where participants bathe in clean water while reciting prayers. Later, households perform Yama‑deep‑daan, lighting lamps to honor the god of death and symbolically guide departed souls. These practices are believed to cleanse the environment and invite prosperity.
The celebrations also recount the mythological episode in which Lord Krishna, aided by his wife Satyabhama, slew the demon king Narakasura. The victory is celebrated as the triumph of good over evil, reinforcing the moral theme that underpins the Diwali season.