Ashvin Krishna Chaturdashi (Amanta) · Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Deepavali (Naraka Chaturdashi) 2027

South Indian Deepavali · Choti Diwali

Moonrise in Chennai
5:32 AM
Thursday, 28 October 2027
Tithi begins: Wed 27 Oct, 10:50 PM · Tithi ends: Thu 28 Oct, 8:49 PM

Moonrise in major cities

Thursday, 28 October 2027 · All times in IST

CityMoonrise
Delhi6:06 AM
Mumbai6:11 AM
Bengaluru5:43 AM
Kolkata5:11 AM
Chennai5:32 AM
Hyderabad5:45 AM
Ahmedabad6:17 AM
Pune6:06 AM
Jaipur6:09 AM
Lucknow5:48 AM
Surat6:13 AM
Kanpur5:50 AM
Nagpur5:47 AM
Indore6:03 AM
Bhopal5:57 AM
Patna5:28 AM
Vadodara6:14 AM
Ghaziabad6:05 AM
Ludhiana6:15 AM
Agra6:00 AM

About this festival

In South India, Deepavali is celebrated on Naraka Chaturdashi, the day Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura. The day starts before dawn with an oil bath (Ganga snanam), new clothes and crackers, while it is still Chaturdashi at sunrise. North India's Lakshmi Puja is on the following Amavasya, usually the next day.

How it is observed

  • Pre-dawn oil bath with gingelly oil and shikakai.
  • New clothes, crackers and Deepavali legiyam (a digestive).
  • Sweets and visits to family; in Karnataka, Bali Padyami follows.

All dates

DateNotes
Sunday, 8 November 2026Chaturdashi: Sat 7 Nov, 10:48 AM → Sun 8 Nov, 11:28 AM
Thursday, 28 October 2027Chaturdashi: Wed 27 Oct, 10:50 PM → Thu 28 Oct, 8:49 PM

Questions people ask

Why is South Indian Deepavali a day before North Indian Diwali?

South India celebrates the morning of Naraka Chaturdashi, while North India's Lakshmi Puja is on the evening of Amavasya. In some years both fall on the same date.

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