{"id":72503,"date":"2024-09-27T17:57:14","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T12:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/?p=72503"},"modified":"2025-07-25T16:19:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T10:49:39","slug":"kali-chaudas-date-significance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/kali-chaudas-date-significance\/","title":{"rendered":"Kali Chaudas 2025: Understanding The Significance &#038; Rituals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever heard of <strong>Kali Chaudas<\/strong> or <strong>Naraka Chaturdashi<\/strong>? Well, this is one of the most celebrated festivals in the Eastern part of Modern India. As the name suggests, this festival is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Kali. Continue reading to know more about this festival and its muhurat timings for 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">Naraka Chaturdashi 2025 Date And Time<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: <\/b>01:51 PM on <strong>Oct 19, 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Chaturdashi Tithi Ends:<\/b> 03:44 PM on <strong>Oct 20, 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.app.link\/dV9EUvg5Zub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-61173 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/12160135\/family-2-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"English CTR\" width=\"702\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/12160135\/family-2-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/12160135\/family-2-150x51.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/12160135\/family-2.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Understanding The Kali Chaudas Festival<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Hindus celebrate the festival of Narak Chaturdashi, also known as Choti Diwali. It is celebrated on the fourteenth day of the Hindu month of Kartik, which usually falls in October or November. They observe it one day before Diwali, the festival of lights. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">It is important to note that people do not commonly refer to this festival as &#8220;Kali Chaudas.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">In Gujarat and Maharashtra, people refer to it as Kali Chaudas, which is associated with Kali, the Goddess of power and destruction in Hindu mythology. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Meaning Of Kali Chaudas<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Chaudas&#8221; means the fourteenth day of the lunar night. However, many people light bonfires or burn images of the demon Narakasura to ward off evil spirits. Doing this can also attract prosperity and good fortune. It is also considered an auspicious day to start new ventures and make important decisions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">This is the reason why Kali Chaudas holds a significant place in the hearts of people in Gujarat and Maharashtra.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">In the western regions of India, especially Gujarat and Maharashtra, people mainly observe this festival. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Also Read- <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/diwali-wealth-remedies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diwali 2025: Remedies To Attract Luck and Wealth<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Significance of Kali Chaudas Puja<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">The name &#8220;Kali Chaudas&#8221; itself holds significance. &#8220;Kali&#8221; refers to dark or black, and &#8220;Chaudas&#8221; means the fourteenth. On this day, Lord Krishna&#8217;s victory over Narakasura symbolises the success of light over darkness and good over evil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">However, to actively celebrate Kali Chaudas, devotees symbolise their participation in the triumph of good over evil. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Kali Chaudas reminds us of the constant battle between good and evil and the importance of righteousness winning over wickedness. It brings people together, promoting a sense of unity and collective celebration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Kali Chaudas: Rituals\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">During Naraka Chaturdashi or Kali Chaudas, several rituals and offerings are followed to celebrate the occasion. Here are the rituals and practices observed during this festival:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>1. Abhyang Snan (Holy Bath)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Before sunrise, people take an oil bath or apply oil and ubtan (a paste made of herbs and aromatic substances) to cleanse their bodies and purify themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>2. Goddess Kali Puja offerings\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Devotees offer the deity red vermilion powder, often applying it on the idol or image&#8217;s forehead as a mark of respect and devotion. They also offer sweets, such as laddoos or kheer, and a variety of fruits to please Goddess Kali and seek her blessings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>3. Narakasura Vadh<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Lord Krishna and Goddess Kali commemorate the defeat of the demon Narakasura. Some people read and act out this story through skits or performances. Narakasura Vadh, also known as the slaying of Narakasura, is a popular Hindu mythological story.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>4. Fasting<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Kali Maa fasting day typically lasts from sunrise to sunset. However, people eat &#8220;Prasad&#8221; or &#8220;Paran&#8221; to break the fast after a long day. People consider it blessed and offer it to the deity during the puja. The cook prepares the meal using vegetarian ingredients and avoids onion or garlic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>5. Crushing of Bitter Berry<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">During the festival of Diwali, people crush a berry symbolically to represent that they have conquered evil, and it is only done on the day of Naraka Chaturdashi. People perform the ritual of crushing a bitter berry, often made of clay or cow dung, to represent the defeat of evil forces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>6. Bhajans and Aarti<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Devotees sing bhajans and devotional songs on Kali Chaudas to honour the goddess Kali and seek her blessings. This day is auspicious for worshipping Kali because she protects them from evil forces and negativity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>7. Preparation of Prasad<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">People prepare special dishes and sweets, like kheer (rice pudding), puris (deep-fried bread), and ladoos. These dishes are first offered to the Lord. They later distributed the prasad among family members and guests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Click here for <\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/labh-pancham-muhurat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Labh Pancham 2025 Muhurat<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Mythology Associated With Kali Chaudas<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">As we celebrate this festival of lights, let us also tell you the story behind Naraka Chaturdashi, or you can also say Kali Chaudas! You might know that every festival has specific traditions, rituals, and customs. Knowing the story helps us understand the origin of these practices, making the celebrations more meaningful and authentic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva;\">The Tale Of Lord Krishna &amp; Narakasura<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naraka Chaturdashi is closely associated with the legend of Lord Krishna and the demon Narakasura. Narakasura was a powerful demon king who gained immense power and became a tyrant. He conquered several kingdoms and imprisoned many innocent people. Narakasura was known for his cruelty and menace to humans and gods<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Feeling helpless, the Gods asked Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, for help. Lord Krishna and his wife Satyabhama waged a fierce battle against Narakasura. After a long and severe fight, Lord Krishna appeared as a winner and killed the demon Narakasura on the day of Chaturdashi. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Therefore, this event symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and justice over tyranny.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">As a result of Narakasura&#8217;s death, the people Narakasura had imprisoned him were free, and there was a wave of joy and relief. People lit oil lamps and burst firecrackers to celebrate the prisoners&#8217; victory and liberation. This tradition continues today and is integral to the Naraka Chaturdashi celebrations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"custom-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"> <div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">1. What is the benefit of Narak Chaturdashi?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">The benefits of this festival are to get rid of sins, attain moksha, and seek the blessings of Lord Krishna. Moreover, it helps in purifying the soul by symbolically crushing the representation of evil.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">2. What is Kali Chaudas?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Hindus celebrate Kali Chaudas, also known as Naraka Chaturdashi, on the 14th day of the dark fortnight of Ashwin. This day marks the day when Lord Krishna killed the demon Narakasura.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">3. What is so special about Narak Chaturdashi?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Narak Chaturdashi is special because, on this day, Lord Krishna killed Narakasura and released thousands of prisoners, including many women. Moreover, taking a bath before sunrise on this day can ward off evil spirits and negative energy.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">4. What to eat in Kali Chaudas?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">On this day, people usually eat foods like sesame seeds, jaggery, and rice pudding. These foods bring good luck and prosperity.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">5. Why is Lord Hanuman worshipped on Kali Chaudas?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">People worship Lord Hanuman on Kali Chaudas due to his immense strength and bravery. Moreover, he can also protect his devotees from all sorts of evil and negative energies.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">6. Which goddess is Worshipped on Kali Chaudas?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">On Kali Chaudas, people worship Goddess Kali because she is the goddess of destruction. She protects her devotees from all kinds of evil energies or impurities, ensuring they are not harmed. 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