Kali Chaudas: How Gujarat celebrates the sacred night of protection with Maa Kali, coinciding with Narak Chaturdashi 

Kali Chaudas falls on Kartik Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi, the fourteenth day of the waning moon. In 2026, it is observed on 7 November. The tithi begins at 10:47 AM on 7 November and ends at 11:27 AM on 8 November. The special midnight puja muhurat (Nishit Kaal) runs from approximately 11:49 PM on 7 November to 12:41 AM on 8 November (timings may vary slightly by city). The name itself explains its essence. “Kali” means dark and also refers to the fierce protective form of the Divine Mother. “Cha

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