Major festival · Kansas City, USA

Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) 2026 in Kansas City

नरक चतुर्दशी

Saturday 7 November 2026 Verified

Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) 2026 in Kansas City falls on Saturday, 7 November 2026. Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) recalls Krishna's slaying of Narakasura; an oil bath before dawn (abhyanga snana) is the day's signature observance.

In India (national reference)
8 Nov 2026
Where you are · Kansas City
7 Nov 2026

The two differ because the tithi doesn't begin and end at midnight — it can start or finish on different calendar days in Kansas City than in New Delhi. DevYatra observes the date correct for where you are, not an India-default calendar.

About Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali)

Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) recalls Krishna's slaying of Narakasura; an oil bath before dawn (abhyanga snana) is the day's signature observance.

Also known as: Chhoti Diwali · Kali Chaudas · Roop Chaudas · Narak Chaturdashi.

Presiding deity: Krishna / Kali.

Frequently asked

When is Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) 2026 in Kansas City?
Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) 2026 in Kansas City is on Saturday, 7 November 2026, decided at the arunodaya window.
Why is Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) on a different date in Kansas City than in India?
Because a tithi doesn't start and end at midnight. In India (New Delhi) Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) 2026 is 8 Nov 2026, but the same tithi resolves to 7 Nov 2026 for Kansas City's timezone. DevYatra shows the date correct for where you are.
What else is Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) called?
Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) is also known as Chhoti Diwali, Kali Chaudas, Roop Chaudas, Narak Chaturdashi.

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