Naraka Chaturdashi 2024 in Edmonton

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

In short

Naraka Chaturdashi 2024 falls on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in Edmonton. It is Kartik Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 8:32 AM and sunset 6:01 PM.

India: Oct 31, 2024

Also known as: Choti Diwali · Kali Chaudas · Roop Chaudas · Narak Chaturdashi

Edmonton timings

Date

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Wednesday

Lunar date

Kartik Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi

Sunrise

8:32 AM

Sunset

6:01 PM

Moonrise

6:33 AM

Moonset

5:16 PM

Today’s Panchang in Edmonton

What is Naraka Chaturdashi?

Naraka Chaturdashi, or Choti Diwali, marks Krishna’s killing of the demon Narakasura on the fourteenth of the waning moon in Kartik. In some years it shares a date with Diwali itself.

How it is observed

An oil bath before dawn — the Abhyanga Snan — is the day’s central rite, taken as a washing away of the year’s wrongs. A single lamp is lit for Yama at dusk.

Other cities

Brampton Calgary Montreal Ottawa Surrey Toronto Vancouver Winnipeg Bangalore Chennai New Delhi Dubai

Other years

Naraka Chaturdashi 2025 Naraka Chaturdashi 2026

More festivals

Dhanteras Diwali Govardhan Puja Bhai Dooj Chhath Puja Karva Chauth

Frequently asked questions

When is Naraka Chaturdashi 2024 in Edmonton?

Naraka Chaturdashi 2024 in Edmonton is on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. It falls on Kartik Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi.

Is Naraka Chaturdashi 2024 on the same day in Edmonton as in India?

No. Naraka Chaturdashi is on Oct 30, 2024 in Edmonton but Oct 31, 2024 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.

What else is Naraka Chaturdashi called?

Naraka Chaturdashi is also known as Choti Diwali, Kali Chaudas, Roop Chaudas, Narak Chaturdashi. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.