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Naraka Chaturdashi

Sun, November 8, 2026 · Computed (rule)

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Krishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura: the main day of Deepavali in South India (North India’s Choti Diwali is often the day before). Ashvin, Krishna 14. Regional dates can differ by a day.

Every year

TentativeNov 14, 2020Naraka ChaturdashiAn event.6 yr agoWikipedia, computedDetails →TentativeNov 3, 2021Naraka ChaturdashiAn event.5 yr agoWikipedia, computedDetails →TentativeOct 24, 2022Naraka ChaturdashiAn event.4 yr agoWikipedia, computedDetails →TentativeNov 12, 2023Naraka ChaturdashiAn event.3 yr agoWikipedia, computedDetails →TentativeOct 31, 2024Naraka ChaturdashiAn event.2 yr agoWikipedia, computedDetails →TentativeOct 20, 2025Naraka ChaturdashiAn event.13 mo agoWikipedia, computedDetails →
TentativeNov 8Naraka ChaturdashiAn event.YesterdayWikipedia, computed
TentativeOct 28, 2027Naraka ChaturdashiAn event.in 12 moWikipedia, computedDetails →TentativeOct 17, 2028Naraka ChaturdashiAn event.in 2 yrWikipedia, computedDetails →TentativeNov 5, 2029Naraka ChaturdashiAn event.in 3 yrWikipedia, computedDetails →TentativeOct 25, 2030Naraka ChaturdashiAn event.in 4 yrWikipedia, computedDetails →

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Computed: the tithi prevailing at sunrise in New Delhi, amanta month by the Sun’s sidereal sign (Lahiri) at the opening new moon, with Astronomy Engine. Checked against published dates for 2023 to 2026.
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  • 2026-09-26: added to 2026-11-08