Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) 2027: Date, Puja Vidhi & Significance

In many homes this day is called Roop Chaudas: people apply a paste of gram flour, turmeric and oil before bathing to bring out inner and outer beauty.

Bengal celebrates the same tithi as Bhoot Chaturdashi by lighting fourteen lamps and eating fourteen leafy greens to keep away negative spirits. In South India, Deepavali itself is observed on this morning, celebrating Krishna's win over Narakasura.

Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) 2027 date: Thursday, 28 October 2027. Check your local panchang for exact muhurat times.

1. Wake before dawn and apply sesame oil and ubtan
2. Bathe before sunrise, and touch the head with an apamarga (chirchita) twig
3. Light fourteen small lamps around the house in the evening
4. Offer prayers to Yama for the well-being of the family