Kali Chaudas: How Gujarat Celebrates the Sacred Night of Protection with Maa Kali, Coinciding with Narak Chaturdashi
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Kali Chaudas: How Gujarat celebrates the sacred night of protection with Maa Kali, coinciding with Narak Chaturdashi
Kali Chaudas falls on Kartik Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi, the fourteenth day of the waning moon. In 2026, it is observed on 7 November. The tithi begins at 10:47 AM on 7 November and ends at 11:27 AM on 8 November. The special midnight puja muhurat (Nishit Kaal) runs from approximately 11:49 PM on 7 November to 12:41 AM on 8 November (timings may vary slightly by city). The name itself explains its essence. “Kali” means dark and also refers to th…
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Today is Chhoti Diwali. It is also known as Naraka Chaturdashi, Kali Chaudas, and Roop Chaudas. Many people offer lamps in the name of Yamraj in the evening on this day. Let's find out how many lamps should be lit on Chhoti Diwali.
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