Kali Chaudas काली चौदस
Day before Diwali. Worship of Goddess Kali and Hanuman to ward off evil.
- Deity
- Kali / Hanuman
- Mantra
- ॐ कालिकायै नमः
Why it matters
Marks the day Goddess Kali destroyed the demon Narakasura, symbolizing the triumph of divine power over darkness and ignorance. Worship of Kali and Hanuman on this night wards off negative energies and evil spirits before the Diwali celebrations. It is a night of spiritual cleansing and protection.
How it is observed
Offering to Goddess Kali with red hibiscus flowers, lighting lamps to dispel darkness, applying kajal (kohl) to ward off the evil eye, offering oil and sindoor to Hanuman, preparing special dishes for next day's Diwali.
Fasting
Partial fast observed until evening puja and lighting of lamps.
For your practice
Kali mantra meditation — ॐ क्रीं कालिकायै नमः — for inner strength and protection from negative influences; meditation on the impermanence of fear.
Kali Chaudas — Dates
- Saturday, 7 November 20262026
- Wednesday, 27 October 20272027
- Monday, 16 October 20282028
- Sunday, 4 November 20292029
- Friday, 25 October 20302030
Dates are for India (IST). Tithi timings shift by location; the Tattva app works them out for your city.
Get a reminder before it comes
Tattva reminds you the day before, shows the day’s panchang and has the puja and mantra ready.
