Naraka Chaturdashi 2027: Wednesday, 27 October 2027
Naraka Chaturdashi in 2027 falls on Wednesday, 27 October 2027. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:43 AM – 12:27 PM IST.
Shubh muhurat windows
The abhyanga bath is taken before sunrise; evening lamps follow. The Abhijit Muhurat above is the day's shubh anchor for anything else begun today.
27 October 2027 (Wednesday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:43 AM – 12:27 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the universally auspicious midday window (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Naraka Chaturdashi celebrate?
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), the fourteenth tithi of Kartik's dark half, celebrates Krishna and Satyabhama's slaying of the demon Narakasura. The day is kept with the pre-dawn abhyanga bath with oil and ubtan, said to spare one the fate of Naraka.
Frequently asked questions
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2027?
Naraka Chaturdashi in 2027 falls on Wednesday, 27 October 2027. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon.
What does Naraka Chaturdashi celebrate?
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), the fourteenth tithi of Kartik's dark half, celebrates Krishna and Satyabhama's slaying of the demon Narakasura. The day is kept with the pre-dawn abhyanga bath with oil and ubtan, said to spare one the fate of Naraka.
What is the shubh muhurat on Naraka Chaturdashi 2027?
The computed windows for 27 October 2027 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:43 AM to 12:27 PM IST. The abhyanga bath is taken before sunrise; evening lamps follow. The Abhijit Muhurat above is the day's shubh anchor for anything else begun today.
Does the Naraka Chaturdashi date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Naraka Chaturdashi is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2026?
Naraka Chaturdashi in 2026 falls on Saturday, 7 November 2026. Full windows and notes are on the Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 page, linked below.