🪔 Deepavali 2026
Why Oil Bath Day May Differ
Deepavali is NOT always on Amavasai! Naraka Chaturdashi is the authentic oil bath day.
🪔 Deepavali 2026
October 20
Tuesday
🌙 Naraka Chaturdashi - Oil Bath Day
🔬 Astronomical Truth
Deepavali is based on Chaturdashi tithi at sunrise. Chaturdashi = 14th tithi (168°-180° Sun-Moon angle). This marks the day of Narakasura Vadha.
☀️ Chaturdashi at sunrise = Deepavali oil bath day
🗺️ North vs South Tradition
🏔️ North India
Amavasai Day
Lakshmi Puja
Crackers, Lamps
🌴 South India
Naraka Chaturdashi
Narakasura Vadha
Oil Bath 🛁
🛁 Oil Bath Timing
Brahma Muhurta
About 1.5 hours before sunrise - Oil bath during Chaturdashi tithi is most auspicious.
🚫 Common Myths (Busted)
❌ "Deepavali = Amavasai"
FALSE!
✅ In South India, Chaturdashi is Deepavali. Amavasai is North Indian tradition.
❌ "Same day everywhere"
FALSE!
✅ May differ by city due to sunrise time variations.
❌ "Any time is fine for bath"
FALSE!
✅ Bathing during Chaturdashi tithi is important.
🛕 Temple Practice
🕉️ Major temples determine Deepavali based on Chaturdashi tithi from Panchangam. TamilCalendar.in follows the same method.
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