Narak Chaturdashi 2026: In Hindu tradition, the Narak Chaturdashi festival holds special significance. It is celebrated just one day before Diwali. Narak Chaturdashi is also known as Chhoti Diwali, Roop Chaudas, and Kali Chaudas. On this day, people worship Yamraj, light a Yama diya, and worship Lord Krishna; along with this, several rituals are followed, including Abhyanga Snan. Come, let’s understand why Abhyanga Snan is so important on Narak Chaturdashi, how to perform it, and its shubh muhurat.
Narak Chaturdashi falls one day after Dhanteras, on the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the Kartik month. According to the Panchang, the Chaturdashi Tithi will begin at 10:47 AM and end at 8 11:27 AM on November. This year, Narak Chaturdashi falls on Saturday, 7 November. Since the Chaturdashi Tithi falls during Pradosh Kaal, people will perform Yama Deep Daan, Hanuman Puja, and Kali Chaudas Puja. However, since Udaya Tithi is observed on 8 November, Abhyanga Snan will also be performed on this day.
Abhyanga Snan Muhurat: 5:41 AM to 6:38 AM on 8 November (before sunrise).
If you want to learn more about the rituals, significance, katha and more about Narak Chaturdashi, then you can read the Chhoti Diwali guide. You can also chat with an astrologer for free for information about Narak Chaturdashi Puja, remedies, or Abhyanga Snan.
On Narak Chaturdashi, the ancient tradition of Abhyanga Snan holds great religious and Ayurvedic significance. According to mythology, Lord Krishna killed the demon Narakasura on the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Kartik Krishna Paksha. This story is also mentioned in the Shrimad Bhagavata Purana and Vishnu Purana. After the battle, Lord Krishna applied oil and a herbal paste to clean the blood from his body and took an early bath on Chaturdashi morning. This is why applying oil and a herbal paste and bathing before sunrise is considered important on this day. There is one more belief that bathing before sunrise on Narak Chaturdashi helps to free a person from the suffering of hell and removes the fear of an untimely death.
According to Ayurveda, on Narak Chaturdashi or Roop Chaudas, massaging your body with sesame oil and applying a herbal paste before bathing helps to improve the skin and gives a radiant glow. This is why the day is called Roop Chaudas. It is also believed that this bath helps in removing illness and negative influences.
On Nakrak Chaturdashi, the purpose of Abhyanga Snan is not limited to cleansing the body. It also helps to keep the mind calm and refreshed.
Abhyanga Snan is believed to help prevent illnesses. In addition, in the context of “Ritucharya”, it helps in maintaining a balance of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha in the body.
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