Narak Chaturdashi in Ahmedabad

Date and timing in this city

In Ahmedabad, Narak Chaturdashi falls on Saturday 7 November 2026. The following year it falls on Thursday 28 October 2027. These dates are computed for Ahmedabad's own sunrise, in the Asia/Kolkata time zone.

The tithi is Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi. The day is observed as Choti Diwali, and the customary rite is Abhyanga snan — the oil bath taken before sunrise or in the early morning hours. The deity associated with the observance is Krishna.

Why the date can differ from India

A tithi is a lunar day, and it is tied to the moment the moon's longitude and the sun's longitude reach a particular separation. That moment occurs everywhere at once, but the day on which it is observed is decided by local sunrise. Because Ahmedabad has its own sunrise, the tithi may still be running at Ahmedabad sunrise on a date that differs from the date used in other parts of India.

This is why a panchang computed for one city should not simply be carried over to another. The same tithi can begin or end between the sunrises of two places, shifting the observance by a day. Readers who follow a family panchang or a particular sampradaya may also see the date reckoned differently, and that is expected.

Where and how the community celebrates

Narak Chaturdashi is observed pan-India, and Ahmedabad is no exception. In Gujarat, as elsewhere, the day sits within the Diwali sequence and is marked by the early Abhyanga snan, with remembrance of Krishna. Households light lamps and prepare for the main Diwali observance that follows.

Customs vary by region and by family. North Indian and South Indian traditions, and Smarta and Vaishnava households, do not always align on amanta or purnimanta reckoning, or on the precise moment chosen for the snan. Where traditions differ, the local family practice is usually the one followed.

Practical tips

• Check the panchang computed for Ahmedabad rather than a national listing, since the date follows local sunrise.
• Note the tithi window for your chosen day and plan the Abhyanga snan accordingly.
• If your family follows a particular sampradaya, follow its reckoning rather than a general calendar.
• For anything tied to your own chart, consult a qualified jyotishi.