# Kali Chaudas 2026: Date and Rituals

> Kali Chaudas 2026 is on Saturday, 7 November. Kali Chaudas is the worship of Goddess Kali, on Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi, the day before Diwali.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/kali-chaudas

## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Kali Chaudas is the worship of Goddess Kali, on Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi, the day before Diwali.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

The day is kept in Gujarat and the north for protection from evil and negative forces, and is also known as Naraka Chaturdashi.

## Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

1. 1 Step 1 Worship of Goddess Kali and Hanuman.
2. 2 Step 2 A lamp at the crossroads or the door at night.
3. 3 Step 3 Prayers for protection.

## Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras

The Divine Mother • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings

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#### The Divine Mother · Mantra

ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः ॥

Om Dum Durgayai Namah

Meaning

Salutations to The Divine Mother.

108 Japa Sacred Mantra