Naraka Chaturdasi, or Narak Chaturdashi, is associated with the Deepavali or Diwali celebrations. Naraka Chaturdasi 2023 date is November 12. In South India , Naraka Chaturdasi is observed on the Deepavali day. In North India , it is observed a day before Diwali on the Choti Diwali day. Naraka Chaturdasi day celebrates the victory of Lord Krishna over Demon Naraka (Narakasura or Narakasuran). It must be noted here that in certain years Diwali in South India is celebrated a day before the celebrations in North India . The legend for celebrating Diwali in North India is based on the return of Lord Ram from exile to Ayodhya. But in South India the legend is Krishna defeating demon Naraka with the help of Satyabhama. Note - This Legend is based on Oral Tradition in South India which is narrated as the story of Deepavali. The story is different from the one found in Srimad Bhagavad Purana. As per Bhagavad Purana, Narakasura is killed by Sri Krishna using his Sudarshana