Festival date logic
Narak Chaturdashi 2027
नरक चतुर्दशी
Diwali-season observance commemorating Krishna's victory over Narakasura.
Direct answer
When is Narak Chaturdashi 2027?
Narak Chaturdashi 2027 is on Thursday, 28 October 2027. The Hindu date is Krishna Chaturdashi, Kartik.
Gregorian date
Thursday, 28 October 2027Hindu date
Krishna Chaturdashi, KartikObservance moment
the relevant Panchang moment for the observanceWhy this date?
Falls on Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi, the fourteenth tithi of the dark fortnight before Amavasya.
For 2027, Samvat resolves the observance to Thursday, 28 October 2027, with Krishna Chaturdashi, Kartik. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Read the calculation methodologyNarak Chaturdashi 2027 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
majorNakshatra
HastaCommon observance
noneSignificance
Also known as Kali Chaudas or Choti Diwali in many regions.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
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Common questions
What is the date of Narak Chaturdashi 2027?
Narak Chaturdashi 2027 is on Thursday, 28 October 2027. The Hindu date is Krishna Chaturdashi, Kartik.
What is the tithi for Narak Chaturdashi 2027?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Krishna Chaturdashi, Kartik. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Narak Chaturdashi.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.
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Citation summary
Samvat lists Narak Chaturdashi 2027 on Thursday, 28 October 2027 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Krishna Chaturdashi, Kartik. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.