Choti Diwali 2026: Check Shubh Muhurat Timing, Puja Vidhi, Significance, Dos And Don'ts For Naraka Chaturdashi

Choti Diwali 2026 Shubh Muhurat Timings:

On Choti Diwali, the main tithi is of Chaturdashi, while best time for Puja is considered during Pradosh Kaal which is evening twilight.

Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: The Chaturdashi Tithi begins at 10:47 AM on November 7, 2026, and will continue till 11.27 AM of November 8, 2026.

Pradosh Kaal (Evening Puja) Muhurat: 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Abhijit Muhurat: 11:45 AM - 12:35 PM

Nishita Kaal (Midnight) Muhurat: 11:30 PM - 12:20 AM.

Yam Deep Daan: Evening of November 7, 2026.

Abhyang Snan: Morning of November 8, 2026.

Abhyang Snan Muhurat: 5:41 AM to 6:38 AM.

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Choti Diwali 2026 Significance:

Kali Chaudas is the day to abolish laziness and evil, which create hell in our life and to instead inspire light and positive energy. The god of death, Yama, is also worshipped on this day by lighting a lamp which is believed to protect one from the sufferings of naraka ("the unhappiness of man"). The rituals of Naraka Chaturdashi are strongly suggestive of the origin of Diwali as a harvest festival.On this day, delicacies are prepared from pounded semi-cooked rice (poha/pova). This rice is taken from the fresh harvest available at that time. This custom is prevalent both in rural and urban areas, especially in Western India, as per Wikipedia.

Choti Diwali 2026 Puja Vidhi:

AstroPuja's expert astrologers give step-by-step guide for Puja Vidhi rituals on Choti Diwali:

1. Do a cleansing and purification procedure.

- Take a ritual bath (preferably with sesame oil as per tradition)

- Clean your home thoroughly, especially the puja area

- Remove clutter and broken items from your space

- Create a clean altar facing East or North

- Place an idol or picture of Lord Krishna and Goddess Kali

- Arrange diyas (oil lamps), incense, flowers, and puja items

Choti Diwali Puja Rituals:

Step 1: Start with invocation for at least 5 minutes. This includes lighting an incense stick and purifing the puja area, performing Ganesh puja for removing obstacle and invoking your Kul Devta and Guru.

Step 2: The next step is to carry Kalash Sthapana. This means filling a kalash with water, placing mango leaves around its borders, and a coconut on top. Then offer flowers and recite the Varuna mantras.

Step 3: Main Deity Worship which includes chanting "Om Krishnaya NamaH" 108 times. In case if you are observing Kali Chaudas, then for goddess Kali, chant "Om Kreem Kalikayai Namah" 108 times. While doing so, continue to offer flowers, kumkum, turmeric, and sweets.

Step 4: Ensure to light at least 14 diyas using mustard or sesame oil and place them in different directions of the house.

Step 5: You can also carry Hanuman Puja for additional protection. Recite Hanuman Chalisa and offer sindoor and oil.

Step 6: For the protection ritual, wave camphor in all rooms to cleanse energy. Also, sprinke sacred water (from kalash) in every corner. And lastly place kumkum tilak on all family members for protection.

Step 7: Continue to perform aarti with camphir along with your family. Sing devotional bhajans and offer prayers for your, family, relatives, friends and loved ones.

Step 8: The last step is to distribute blessed food among family members. You can also share prasad with neighbors or anyone.

Choti Diwali 2026: Dos And Don'ts

Here are some of the dos and donts to ensure on Choti Diwali, as per Nakshtra Tak website: