Choti Diwali 2026 Date Confirmed as November 8 with Ritual Timings
Choti Diwali 2026, also known as Naraka Chaturdashi, will be observed on November 8 according to the New Delhi Panchang, as the Chaturdashi Tithi spans from late November 7 to mid-November 8. The festival includes the Abhyang Snan ritual early on November 8, symbolizing purification. This year, Diwali falls on November 8, with Dhanteras on November 6 and Bhai Dooj on November 11. The festival dates and timings vary slightly due to lunar calendar calculations and regional practices.
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english broke this story on 1 Nov, 06:12 am. Other outlets followed.