Narak Chaturdashi (Roop Chaudas) 2027: date and muhurat

नरक चतुर्दशी (रूप चौदस) 2027

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Narak Chaturdashi (Roop Chaudas) 2027 is on 28 October 2027, Thursday.

Abhyang snan (moonrise to sunrise): 5:06 AM – 6:29 AM
Krishna Chaturdashi: 10:50 PM (27 Oct) to 8:48 PM

What it is and how it is observed

Narak Chaturdashi (Roop Chaudas), Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi (purnimanta), remembers Krishna's victory over Narakasura. Before sunrise, while the Moon is up, people take an oil bath with ubtan (Abhyang snan), and a lamp for Yama is lit in the evening.

How the date is fixed

Ashwin (amanta) Krishna Chaturdashi: tithi prevailing at sunrise.

Frequently asked questions

When is Narak Chaturdashi (Roop Chaudas) 2027?

Narak Chaturdashi (Roop Chaudas) 2027 is on Thursday, 28 October 2027.

What is the Narak Chaturdashi (Roop Chaudas) 2027 puja muhurat?

For New Delhi - Abhyang snan (moonrise to sunrise): 5:06 AM – 6:29 AM. Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Narak Chaturdashi (Roop Chaudas) 2027 observed on 28 Oct?

The date follows the rule: Ashwin (amanta) Krishna Chaturdashi: tithi prevailing at sunrise. In 2027 that is 28 October 2027, Thursday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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