Choti Diwali Date 2025: Muhurat, significance, rituals and everything you need to know about the festival

Diwali, or Deepawali, is one of the most important Hindu festivals, celebrated with great enthusiasm and grandeur across India. During this time, homes are beautifully decorated with diyas, rangoli, and twinkling lights. The celebrations span five days, each dedicated to unique rituals and traditions.

Narak Chaturdashi, also known as Choti Diwali or Kali Chaudas, is observed a day before Diwali. It commemorates Lord Krishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. On this day, homes are illuminated, and rituals are performed for spiritual purification. In 2025, Narak Chaturdashi falls on Monday, October 20.

Date	Festival
October 18	Dhanteras
October 20	Choti Diwali (Narak Chaturdashi)
October 20	Diwali and Lakshmi Puja
October 22	Govardhan Puja
October 23	Bhai Dooj

Choti Diwali 2025 – Date & Muhurat

• Narak Chaturdashi Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
• Muhurat Duration: 04:23 AM – 05:35 AM
• Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: 01:51 PM, October 19, 2025
• Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: 03:44 PM, October 20, 2025

The day is traditionally marked with Abhyang Snan (holy oil bath), believed to protect devotees from negative energies and purify body, mind, and soul. Lighting lamps and performing rituals in the morning celebrate Lord Krishna’s victory over Narakasura, signifying the triumph of light, truth, and knowledge over darkness and ignorance.