{"id":15887,"date":"2026-10-12T17:36:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T12:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/?p=15887"},"modified":"2026-10-12T17:36:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T12:06:32","slug":"narak-chaturdashi-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/narak-chaturdashi-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"What you should know about Narak Chaturdashi this Diwali"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Narak Chaturdashi is the quiet morning before the lights of Diwali, a day to wash away what weighs on us &amp; step into the festival lighter. In 2026, the day falls on Saturday, 7 November, the eve of Diwali. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Known also as Choti Diwali, Roop Chaudas &amp; Kali Chaudas, it remembers Lord Krishna&#8217;s victory over the demon Narakasura &amp; invites each of us into a simple, early-morning cleansing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/narak-chaturdashi-2026\/#Key_takeaways\" title=\"Key takeaways\">Key takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/narak-chaturdashi-2026\/#Narak_Chaturdashi_2026_date_abhyang_snan_muhurat\" title=\"Narak Chaturdashi 2026 date &amp; abhyang snan muhurat\">Narak Chaturdashi 2026 date &amp; abhyang snan muhurat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/narak-chaturdashi-2026\/#The_story_behind_Narak_Chaturdashi\" title=\"The story behind Narak Chaturdashi\">The story behind Narak Chaturdashi<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/narak-chaturdashi-2026\/#What_the_day_asks_of_us\" title=\"What the day asks of us\">What the day asks of us<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/narak-chaturdashi-2026\/#How_Narak_Chaturdashi_is_observed\" title=\"How Narak Chaturdashi is observed\">How Narak Chaturdashi is observed<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/narak-chaturdashi-2026\/#One_day_many_names\" title=\"One day, many names\">One day, many names<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/narak-chaturdashi-2026\/#Rudraksha_the_spirit_of_Narak_Chaturdashi\" title=\"Rudraksha &amp; the spirit of Narak Chaturdashi\">Rudraksha &amp; the spirit of Narak Chaturdashi<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/narak-chaturdashi-2026\/#Lakshmi_kits_for_the_home_daily_wear\" title=\"Lakshmi kits for the home &amp; daily wear\">Lakshmi kits for the home &amp; daily wear<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/narak-chaturdashi-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/narak-chaturdashi-2026\/#Bottom_line\" title=\"Bottom line\">Bottom line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/narak-chaturdashi-2026\/#Related_reading\" title=\"Related reading\">Related reading<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-takeaways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_takeaways\"><\/span>Key takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Narak Chaturdashi 2026 falls on Saturday, 7 November<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Abhyang snan (Mumbai):<\/strong> 5:45 am to 6:42 am at dawn on Sunday, 8 November, before sunrise while Chaturdashi tithi prevails<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>This year, two days meet:<\/strong> Choti Diwali on 7 November flows straight into Diwali, with the dawn bath &amp; Lakshmi Puja both on 8 November<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The story:<\/strong> Lord Krishna, with Satyabhama, freed 16,000 captives from Narakasura, ending his reign of fear<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The heart of it:<\/strong> an oil bath before dawn, a lamp for Yama at dusk, &amp; a home made clean &amp; bright for Maa Lakshmi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"narak-chaturdashi-2026-date-abhyang-snan-muhurat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Narak_Chaturdashi_2026_date_abhyang_snan_muhurat\"><\/span>Narak Chaturdashi 2026 date &amp; abhyang snan muhurat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Narak Chaturdashi falls on Saturday, 7 November 2026, when Chaturdashi tithi begins. The sacred oil bath is taken in the pre-dawn window while Chaturdashi is still present, which this year is the morning of 8 November. Per Drik Panchang, the timings for 2026 are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Narak Chaturdashi (India):<\/strong> Saturday, 7 November 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Abhyang snan muhurat (Mumbai):<\/strong> 5:45 am to 6:42 am, Sunday, 8 November 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chaturdashi tithi begins:<\/strong> 10:47 am, 7 November 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chaturdashi tithi ends:<\/strong> 11:27 am, 8 November 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Amavasya begins as Chaturdashi ends, so Diwali&#8217;s Lakshmi Puja follows on the evening of Sunday, 8 November. This year, the dawn bath &amp; the evening lamps of Diwali gently flow into one another on the 8th. All timings on this page are for Mumbai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kali Chaudas, a midnight observance, is kept on the night of Saturday, 7 November, when Chaturdashi tithi is present at midnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drikpanchang.com\/festivals\/abhyangsnan\/festivals-abhyangsnan-timings.html\">Check Mumbai&#8217;s abhyang snan timings on Drik Panchang \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-story-behind-narak-chaturdashi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_story_behind_Narak_Chaturdashi\"><\/span>The story behind Narak Chaturdashi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"402\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-8-1024x402.jpg\" alt=\"Krishna and Satyabhama defeating Narakasura, the story behind Narak Chaturdashi\" class=\"wp-image-15889 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-8-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-8-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-8-768x302.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-8-1536x603.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-8-1600x628.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-8-1100x432.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-8-600x236.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-8-20x8.jpg 20w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2-8.jpg 2001w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Narakasura, the son of Bhudevi, grew powerful through a boon &amp; ruled from Pragjyotishpura with pride &amp; cruelty. He troubled the devas, took the earrings of Devmata Aditi &amp; held 16,000 women captive in his palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lord Krishna rode out to end his reign, with Satyabhama by his side. In many tellings, it is Satyabhama, herself a form of Bhudevi, who brings the battle to its close. As he fell, Narakasura asked for one blessing: that the day of his end be remembered with lamps &amp; joy, not mourning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is why the day carries his name. Krishna is said to have bathed with fragrant oils after the battle, &amp; that cleansing lives on as the abhyang snan devotees take each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/dussehra-to-diwali\/\">Read: From Dussehra to Diwali 2026 \u2192 <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-the-day-asks-of-us\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_day_asks_of_us\"><\/span>What the day asks of us<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Narakasura is not only a figure from the Bhagavata Purana. He is also a quiet reminder of the heaviness each of us carries: anger, pride, laziness, old hurts. The word <em>naraka<\/em> means a place of suffering, &amp; Narak Chaturdashi is a chance to set that suffering down before Maa Lakshmi is welcomed home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-narak-chaturdashi-is-observed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Narak_Chaturdashi_is_observed\"><\/span>How Narak Chaturdashi is observed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"402\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-7-1024x402.jpg\" alt=\"Sesame oil and ubtan set out for the Narak Chaturdashi abhyang snan\" class=\"wp-image-15890 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-7-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-7-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-7-768x302.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-7-1536x603.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-7-1600x628.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-7-1100x432.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-7-600x236.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-7-20x8.jpg 20w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-7.jpg 2001w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The rituals of the day are simple &amp; can be done at home by the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Abhyang snan:<\/strong> Rise before sunrise, apply sesame oil &amp; an ubtan of gram flour, turmeric &amp; herbs, then bathe while Chaturdashi tithi prevails. This is the heart of the day.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yama deepam:<\/strong> At dusk, a four-faced lamp is lit facing south, an offering to Lord Yama for the protection of the family.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cleaning the home:<\/strong> Corners are swept, clutter is cleared &amp; doorways decorated with rangoli, so the home is ready for Maa Lakshmi.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diyas at nightfall:<\/strong> Small lamps are placed along doorsteps &amp; windows, the first lights of Diwali.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remembering Krishna:<\/strong> Many families offer prayers to Lord Krishna, &amp; in some homes to Maa Kali or Hanuman ji.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"one-day-many-names\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_day_many_names\"><\/span>One day, many names<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choti Diwali:<\/strong> across north India, the gentler eve before the main festival<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roop Chaudas:<\/strong> in Rajasthan &amp; Gujarat, when the morning bath is also a ritual of renewal &amp; beauty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kali Chaudas:<\/strong> in Gujarat &amp; parts of western India, a night of prayer to Maa Kali for protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Naraka Chaturdashi as Deepavali:<\/strong> in much of south India, the pre-dawn oil bath on this day is Deepavali itself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In Goa, effigies of Narakasura are made &amp; burnt before dawn, &amp; the morning begins with sweets &amp; family visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rudraksha-the-spirit-of-narak-chaturdashi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rudraksha_the_spirit_of_Narak_Chaturdashi\"><\/span>Rudraksha &amp; the spirit of Narak Chaturdashi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"402\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-12-at-4.48.27-PM-1024x402.jpeg\" alt=\"Rudraksha for Narak Chaturdashi: Beads for Letting Go &amp; Welcoming Abundance\" class=\"wp-image-15892 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-12-at-4.48.27-PM-1024x402.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-12-at-4.48.27-PM-300x118.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-12-at-4.48.27-PM-768x301.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-12-at-4.48.27-PM-1536x603.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-12-at-4.48.27-PM-1100x432.jpeg 1100w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-12-at-4.48.27-PM-600x236.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-12-at-4.48.27-PM-20x8.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-12-at-4.48.27-PM.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Narak Chaturdashi is a day of letting go, &amp; Rudraksha has long been worn by devotees as a steady companion in that inner work. Like the morning bath, it is not about the outside alone, but about returning to a calmer, clearer self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10 Mukhi Rudraksha:<\/strong> associated with Lord Vishnu, of whom Krishna is an avatar, and traditionally worn for protection &amp; a sense of inner security.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/category\/10-mukhi-rudraksha\"><strong>Explore 10 Mukhi Rudraksha \u2192<\/strong><br><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7 Mukhi Rudraksha:<\/strong> representing Maa Mahalakshmi, this bead blesses the wearer with abundance, stability &amp; prosperity, a natural companion as Narak Chaturdashi leads into Lakshmi Puja. <br><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/category\/7-mukhi-rudraksha\"><strong>Explore 7 Mukhi Rudraksha \u2192<\/strong><\/a><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seven Mukhi Kantha (Shani Kantha):<\/strong> a kantha of 7 Mukhi beads, traditionally worn to invite Maa Lakshmi&#8217;s grace &amp; to steady the influence of Shani in one&#8217;s life. <br><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/product\/shani-kantha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Explore <strong>Seven Mukhi Kantha (Shani Kantha)<\/strong> \u2192<\/strong><br><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ganesh Lakshmi Bandh:<\/strong> placed at your puja place for Lakshmi Puja the next evening, a gentle way to invite Maa Lakshmi&#8217;s blessings of prosperity &amp; Ganesh ji&#8217;s blessings of new beginnings into the home. <br><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/product\/77-ganesh-laxmi-bandh\"><strong>Explore <strong>Ganesh Lakshmi Bandh<\/strong> \u2192<\/strong><br><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seven Mukhi Cash Box:<\/strong> kept at the puja place during Lakshmi Puja &amp; then in your cash box or locker, inviting Maa Lakshmi&#8217;s blessings of steady abundance through the year. <br><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/product\/seven-mukhi-cash-box\"><strong>Explore <strong><strong>Seven Mukhi Cash Box<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong>\u2192<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/product\/77-ganesh-laxmi-bandh\"><br><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Caring for your Rudraksha:<\/strong> the oil-bath morning is a lovely moment to clean your beads with a soft brush &amp; lightly oil them, as part of your own renewal. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lakshmi-kits-for-the-home-daily-wear\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lakshmi_kits_for_the_home_daily_wear\"><\/span>Lakshmi kits for the home &amp; daily wear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For devotees who would like a complete set for the home &amp; for daily wear, Rudralife has curated three Lakshmi kits. Every Rudraksha in them is ACE Certified (Aura Certified &amp; Energised).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lakshmi Prosperity Kit:<\/strong> a 7 Mukhi Cash Box, a 7 Mukhi Rudraksha Hanging &amp; a Mahalakshmi Rudraksha Bracelet. Created for those seeking financial growth &amp; abundance at home or in the workplace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lakshmi Fortune Kit:<\/strong> a 7 Mukhi Devi Lakshmi Bracelet, a 5 Mukhi Japa Mala, a 7 Mukhi Cash Box, an Ukanite Bracelet &amp; a Water Kit. It brings together prayers for prosperity, a calm mind &amp; good health, &amp; suits working professionals &amp; business owners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lakshmi Blessings Rudraksha Kit:<\/strong> a 7 Mukhi Rudraksha Japa Mala, a 7 Mukhi Devi Lakshmi Bracelet &amp; a 7 Chakra Rose Quartz Bracelet. A simple daily practice for inviting prosperity, positivity &amp; emotional balance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/product\/lakshmi-prosperity-kit\">Explore all three Lakshmi kits \u2192 <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/rudraksha-recommendation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Find the Rudraksha suited to you<\/strong><\/a> through a date-of-birth analysis based on astro-numerology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer to see Rudraksha in person, <a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/exhibition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">come visit us<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2026?<\/strong> Narak Chaturdashi falls on Saturday, 7 November 2026. Chaturdashi tithi begins at 10:47 am that day, &amp; the abhyang snan is taken before sunrise on Sunday, 8 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. What is the abhyang snan muhurat in 2026?<\/strong> In Mumbai, the abhyang snan muhurat is 5:45 am to 6:42 am on Sunday, 8 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Is Narak Chaturdashi the same as Choti Diwali?<\/strong> Yes. It is also called Choti Diwali, Roop Chaudas &amp; Kali Chaudas, with Kali Chaudas kept on the night of 7 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Is Narak Chaturdashi the day before Diwali in 2026?<\/strong> Yes. Narak Chaturdashi falls on Saturday, 7 November &amp; Lakshmi Puja on Sunday, 8 November. The abhyang snan is taken at dawn on the 8th, before the evening&#8217;s Lakshmi Puja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Why is an oil bath taken on Narak Chaturdashi?<\/strong> It recalls Lord Krishna&#8217;s cleansing after his battle with Narakasura. Traditionally, it is believed to wash away heaviness &amp; keep one away from naraka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. What is Yama deepam?<\/strong> It is a four-faced lamp lit at dusk facing south, offered to Lord Yama for the wellbeing of the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Can I wear Rudraksha during the abhyang snan?<\/strong> No. We recommend removing your Rudraksha before the abhyang snan, as soap &amp; ubtan can harm the beads. Wear it again once you have bathed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Which Rudraksha is good to wear during Diwali?<\/strong> Every devotee&#8217;s needs are different. A date-of-birth analysis based on astro-numerology can help you find the Rudraksha suited to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bottom-line\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_line\"><\/span>Bottom line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Narak Chaturdashi is a morning to rise early, bathe with intention &amp; let go of what no longer serves you. 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Light your lamps, clean your home &amp; your heart, &amp; welcome Maa Lakshmi in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/rudraksha-recommendation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get your personalised Rudraksha recommendation \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-reading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_reading\"><\/span>Related reading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rudralife.com\/blog\/dussehra-to-diwali\/\">Dussehra to Diwali<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Naraka_Chaturdashi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Naraka Chaturdashi on Wikipedia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Narak Chaturdashi is the quiet morning before the lights of Diwali, a day to wash away what weighs on us &amp; step into the festival lighter. 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