Narak Chaturdashi 2025: When is Narak Chaturdashi on October 19th or 20th? Note the auspicious time and yoga here.

News Topical, Digital Desk : Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated every year on the day following the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight of the Kartik month. This festival is dedicated to Lord Krishna. On this day, Lord Krishna, the protector of the universe, is worshipped. This festival is celebrated a day after Dhanteras. Sometimes, according to the date calculation, Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated on the same day as Diwali

Religious belief holds that  worshipping Lord Krishna on Narak Chaturdashi  liberates the devotee from all suffering in life. Furthermore, the devotee receives Lord Krishna's boundless blessings. For this, devotees worship Lord Krishna with devotion on Chaturdashi. Let's learn the correct date, auspicious time, and auspicious time for Narak Chaturdashi.

Auspicious time for Narak Chaturdashi

According to the Vedic calendar, the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the Kartik month begins at 1:51 PM on October 19th and ends at 3:44 PM on the following day, October 20th. Lighting lamps is also performed in the evening on Narak Chaturdashi. This year, Narak Chaturdashi will be celebrated on October 20th.

Significance of Narak Chaturdashi

Sanatan scriptures state that Lord Krishna killed Narakasura on the Chaturdashi Tithi (fourteenth day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Kartik. To this end, Naraka Chaturdashi is celebrated every year on the fourteenth day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Kartik. On this day, bathing is done with water containing Apamarg (a sacred thread) during the Brahma Bela (dark hour), if convenient. If inconvenient, bathing can also be done with water containing Ganga water.

Auspicious Yoga (Narak Chaturdashi Shubh Yoga)

The auspicious Shivavasa is being constructed on the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Kartik. Worshiping Lord Krishna during this period will fulfill all your wishes. Worshiping Lord Yama will also grant you the boon of protection.

Almanac

• Sunrise - 06:25 am
• Sunset - 5:46 pm
• Brahma Muhurta - from 04:44 am to 05:34 am
• Vijay Muhurta - from 01:59 pm to 02:45 pm
• Twilight time - from 05:46 pm to 06:12 pm
• Nishita Muhurta - from 11:41 pm to 12:31 am

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