---
title: "Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali / Roop Chaudas)"
sanskrit_name: "नरकचतुर्दशी (रूपचौदश)"
tithi: "Chaturdashi (14th Lunar Tithi)"
canonical: "https://sattvalok.com/festivals/naraka_chaturdashi"
attribution: "Source: SattvaLok (https://sattvalok.com/festivals/naraka_chaturdashi)"
---

# Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali / Roop Chaudas) (नरकचतुर्दशी (रूपचौदश))

> Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) commemorates Lord Krishna and Satyabhama vanquishing the demon Narakasura and liberating 16,000 princesses.

## Observance Tithi & Season
- **Tithi**: Chaturdashi (14th Lunar Tithi)
- **Season**: Sharad (Autumn)

## Spiritual Significance
Naraka Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) commemorates Lord Krishna and Satyabhama vanquishing the demon Narakasura and liberating 16,000 princesses.