Happy Choti Diwali 2026: Share Heartwarming Wishes, Messages, Stunning Images, Thoughtful Quotes and Greetings

The Times of India · TOI Lifestyle Desk · 2026-11-06 12:55 UTC

Choti Diwali, also called Naraka Chaturdashi, falls on the day right before the main Diwali in most parts of India.

Choti Diwali, also called

Naraka Chaturdashi

, falls on the day right before the main Diwali in most parts of India. It is easy to treat it as a warm-up act, but the day has a character of its own. The idea behind it is simple and hopeful: darkness can be beaten, good can win over evil, and one small flame is enough to give someone courage. Around this time homes begin to glow, kitchens get busy and relatives start calling each other. If you want the right words to go along with all of that, below you will find wishes, quotes and captions you can use, plus the story and traditions behind the festival.

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