# Narak Chaturdashi 2026: Date and Rituals

> Narak Chaturdashi 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November. Diwali, the festival of lights, is kept on the new moon of Kartika, with the worship of Lakshmi and Ganesha.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/narak-chaturdashi

## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Diwali, the festival of lights, is kept on the new moon of Kartika, with the worship of Lakshmi and Ganesha.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

It celebrates the victory of light over darkness. In the north it recalls Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya; in the south it is kept for Krishna's victory over Narakasura; for Sikhs it is Bandi Chhor Divas; and for Jains it marks the nirvana of Mahavira.

## Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

1. 1 Step 1 Cleaning and decorating the house, rangoli and lamps at the door.
2. 2 Step 2 Lakshmi Ganesha puja in the evening, at the Pradosh time.
3. 3 Step 3 Fireworks, sweets and gifts with family and friends.

## 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