Major festival · San Diego, USA

Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) 2026 in San Diego

Name: Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali)
Start: 2026-11-07
Location: San Diego

नरक चतुर्दशी

Saturday 7 November 2026 Verified

Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) 2026 in San Diego 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 · San Diego

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 San Diego 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 San Diego?

Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) 2026 in San Diego is on Saturday, 7 November 2026, decided at the arunodaya window.

Why is Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) on a different date in San Diego 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 San Diego'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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