Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) / Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026: Date, Tithi & Significance
Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) / Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. [Diwali cluster] Main Diwali day, worship of Goddess Lakshmi; note: some panchang sources place Narak Chaturdashi on Nov 7, a day before Diwali on Nov 8 -- confirm locally Tithi at sunrise: Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi.
- Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Tithi: Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi
- Sunrise (New Delhi, India): 06:37 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) / Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in 2026?
Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) / Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
- Why is Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) / Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) celebrated?
[Diwali cluster] Main Diwali day, worship of Goddess Lakshmi; note: some panchang sources place Narak Chaturdashi on Nov 7, a day before Diwali on Nov 8 -- confirm locally
- What is the tithi on Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) / Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026?
At sunrise in New Delhi, India the tithi is Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi and the nakshatra is Swati.
- What are the sunrise and sunset times on Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) / Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) 2026?
In New Delhi, India, sunrise is at 06:37 AM and sunset at 05:31 PM. Times differ by city.