Kali Chaudas 2023
Often used interchangeably with Narak Chaturdashi, Kali Chaudas (Hindi: काली चौदस, Gujarati: કાલી ચૌદશ) is part of Diwali festival and comes a day before Diwali. Unlike Narak Chaturdashi which is celebrated throughout India, Kali Chaudas is most popular in Gujarat followed by Rajasthan and Maharashtra.
Kali Chaudas is considered the day Goddess Mahakali defeated Asura king Rakthabija in a fierce battle.
Kali Chaudas 2023 is on November 11 Saturday
1 month and 16 days to go for the event
Goddess Kali, the most powerful form of 'Shakti', is worshipped on Kali Chaudas
Difference between Kali Chaudas & Narak Chaturdashi
Kali Chaudas falls on the Krishna Paksh Chaturthi tithi of Kartik Month on the Hindu calendar, which is same as Sud Chaudas of Kartak month as per Gujarati Calendar. This is interesting as Narak Chaturdashi is also observed on the same day. However, what makes Narak Chaturdashi and Kali Chaudas sometimes come on different dates is the precondition that Kali Chaudas rituals should be performed on the day when Chaturdashi tithi prevails during midnight ie., Nishitha Kaal (3rd 1/5th part of ratrimana to be precise). Whereas, Narak Chaturdashi is chosen as the day when moonrise occurs before sunrise during chaturdashi tithi.
Another difference between the two observances is the Hindu literature associated with the annihilation of 2 Ashuras. Kali chaudas commemorates the defeat of Asura Rakthabij in the hands of Goddess Kali whereas, Narak Chaturdashi is the celebration of the victory of Lord Krishna over Narakasura.
Kali Chaudas 2023 - Muhurat and Puja Timings
| Sunrise | November 11, 06:41 AM. |
| Sunset | November 11, 06:41 AM. |
| Chaturdashi Tithi Timing | November 11, 01:58 PM - November 12, 02:45 PM |
| Kali Chaudas Nishita Puja Time | November 11, 11:45 PM - November 12, 12:37 AM |
| Place : Ujjain [ India ] See More | |
On the day of Kali Chaudas, Goddess Parvati in the form of Goddess Kali is worshipped. It is believed that worshipping Goddess Kali on this day has many benefits which include mitigating the negative effects of Shani dosh, recovery from long term diseases, prosperity in marriage and wealth, freedom from the influence of evil spirits to mention a few.
An idol of Goddess Kali
Most Hindus regard Kali Chaudas with fearful veneration and the night of Kali chaudas is often considered highly inauspicious and dangerous. Some people believe that black magic, spells and tantric puja is most potent on this day. It is not too uncommon to see people offering puja and sacrifices at creamatoriums on the night of Kali Chaudas in order to ward off any ill effects of black magic and to win over evil.
Read story: Kali battles Demon Raktabija
Kali Chaudas festival dates between 2020 & 2030
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Wednesday, 3rd of November |
| 2022 | Sunday, 23rd of October |
| 2023 | Saturday, 11th of November |
| 2024 | Wednesday, 30th of October |
| 2025 | Sunday, 19th of October |
| 2026 | Saturday, 7th of November |
| 2027 | Wednesday, 27th of October |
| 2028 | Monday, 16th of October |
| 2029 | Sunday, 4th of November |
| 2030 | Friday, 25th of October |