Choti Diwali Wishes
These Choti Diwali wishes are for the busy, glowing day before the big festival, also known as Narak Chaturdashi, Narak Chaudas or Roop Chaudas. It is the day of early oil baths, the first row of diyas on the doorstep and last-minute rangoli, and it deserves its own message.
Below you will find short wishes, notes for family, friends, your partner and your workplace, plus Hindi wishes and Marathi Narak Chaturdashi wishes for the abhyang snan morning. Every line is original, so pick one, add a personal touch and send it before the Diwali rush begins.
Short Choti Diwali wishes
Happy Choti Diwali. One more sleep till the big lights.
WhatsAppFirst diyas on the doorstep, first sparkle in the eyes. Happy Narak Chaturdashi.
WhatsAppWishing you a calm, glowing evening before the Diwali rush.
WhatsAppMay the little diyas tonight light up big hopes for tomorrow.
WhatsAppRangoli done, sweets packed, heart full 🪔
WhatsAppLet go of one old grudge today and walk into Diwali lighter.
WhatsAppHere's to early mornings, warm oil baths and the smell of fresh faral.
WhatsAppA small festival with a big heart. Warm Narak Chaudas wishes to you.
WhatsAppClean home, clear mind, bright doorway.
WhatsAppWishing you a Roop Chaudas full of glow, inside and out.
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Choti Diwali wishes for family
To Mummy, who has been frying chakli since dawn: thank you for making every Diwali feel like home.
WhatsAppAs kids we grumbled when Aaji woke us before sunrise for the oil bath. Now it is the morning I look forward to most. Happy Narak Chaturdashi to the whole family.
WhatsAppWishing my parents a quiet, happy Choti Diwali before the guests start arriving tomorrow.
WhatsAppMay our home glow tonight with every diya lit by small hands and big hearts.
WhatsAppBhaiya, thank you for always carrying the heaviest shopping bags. Happy Choti Diwali.
WhatsAppHappy Narak Chaudas to my in-laws. Thank you for welcoming me into your festive kitchen with so much love.
WhatsAppFrom our doorstep diyas to yours, warm Choti Diwali wishes to the whole family.
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Choti Diwali wishes for friends
You still owe me the kaju katli from last year. Pay up tomorrow, and happy Choti Diwali.
WhatsAppFriend, may your rangoli stay neat and your crackers stay dry this year.
WhatsAppTonight is the warm up, tomorrow is the main show 😄
WhatsAppWishing my favourite last-minute shopper a very happy Narak Chaturdashi.
WhatsAppThanks for helping clean my cupboards and staying for the snacks. Happy Choti Diwali, buddy.
WhatsAppMay the only thing that bursts this week be crackers, not your budget.
WhatsAppLet's light the first diyas tonight and catch up like old times.
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Choti Diwali wishes for husband, wife or partner
Lighting the doorstep diyas with you is my favourite part of the whole festival. Happy Choti Diwali, love.
WhatsAppYou glow brighter than every lamp on our balcony. Happy Roop Chaudas.
WhatsAppOne day before Diwali and I already feel like the luckiest person in the house.
WhatsAppThank you for making our home warm long before the diyas are lit.
WhatsAppTonight, just us, a few lamps and a plate of besan laddoos ❤️
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Choti Diwali wishes for colleagues, boss and customers
Wishing you and your family a bright Choti Diwali and a restful festive break.
WhatsAppThank you for your hard work in the busiest season of the year. Happy Narak Chaturdashi to the team.
WhatsAppWarm Choti Diwali wishes to our valued customers. We are grateful for your trust and support.
WhatsAppMay your festive orders ship on time and your inbox stay quiet this week.
WhatsAppSir, wishing you and your family a peaceful Narak Chaudas and a joyful Diwali ahead.
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Choti Diwali wishes in Hindi
छोटी दिवाली के दीये आपके घर में बड़ी खुशियाँ लाएँ।
WhatsAppआज घर भी चमके और मन भी। छोटी दिवाली की शुभकामनाएँ।
WhatsAppदहलीज़ पर रखा एक दीया, और दिल में ढेर सारी उम्मीदें।
WhatsAppरूप चौदस पर आपका चेहरा मुस्कान से और घर रोशनी से दमकता रहे।
WhatsAppआँगन में रंगोली, दहलीज़ पर दीप, खुशियाँ रहें सदा आपके करीब।
WhatsAppकल बड़ी दिवाली है, आज बस अपनों के साथ सुकून की शाम। नरक चतुर्दशी की बधाई।
WhatsAppमिठाई के डिब्बे तैयार, कपड़े प्रेस, बस आपकी हँसी बाकी है 😊
WhatsAppपुरानी शिकायतें आज ही खत्म, कल नई रोशनी के साथ मिलेंगे।
WhatsAppमाँ, सुबह सुबह उबटन लगाकर नहलाने वाले दिन बहुत याद आते हैं। नरक चौदस की शुभकामनाएँ।
WhatsAppजिस घर में प्यार का दीया जलता है, वहाँ अंधेरा कभी नहीं टिकता।
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Narak Chaturdashi wishes in Marathi
पहाटेची अभ्यंगस्नानाची लगबग, उटण्याचा सुगंध आणि फराळाचं ताट, नरक चतुर्दशीच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा.
WhatsAppदारात पणत्या, अंगणात रांगोळी आणि मनात आनंद, अशी दिवाळीची सुरुवात तुम्हाला लाभो.
WhatsAppआज कारिट फोडूया आणि मनातली सगळी कटुता पण.
WhatsAppआई, तुझ्या हातच्या चकली आणि करंजीशिवाय दिवाळी अपूर्ण आहे. छोट्या दिवाळीच्या शुभेच्छा.
WhatsAppमित्रा, फराळाचा डबा माझ्याकडे पाठव, शुभेच्छा मी इथूनच पाठवतो.
WhatsAppनव्या कपड्यांचा वास, फटाक्यांची पहिली माळ आणि घरच्यांचं हसू, आनंदाची दिवाळी सुरू झाली.
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Longer Choti Diwali messages
Choti Diwali has always been my favourite day of the festival. The house is clean, the sweets are ready, and there is still time to sit together before the guests arrive. I hope you get a few quiet moments today with the people you love. Happy Narak Chaturdashi.
WhatsAppDear Aai and Baba, the early morning oil bath, the scent of utane and the first plate of faral still make me feel like a child. Thank you for keeping these traditions alive for all of us. Wishing you a bright and peaceful Narak Chaturdashi.
WhatsAppTo my wonderful team: this has been a long festive season of orders, calls and late evenings. Thank you for staying calm and kind through all of it. Take tonight to light a diya, rest and be with family.
WhatsAppSome people light up a room just by walking in, and you are one of them. As the first diyas go up tonight, I wanted you to know how grateful I am for our friendship. Wishing you a glowing Choti Diwali and a Diwali full of laughter tomorrow.
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About Choti Diwali
Choti Diwali is the day before the main Diwali night in the five-day festival of lights. It is also called Narak Chaturdashi, Narak Chaudas or Naraka Chaturdashi, and many households link it to the story of the demon Narakasura's defeat, seen as light winning over darkness.
In Maharashtra the day begins before sunrise with abhyang snan, an oil bath with fragrant utane, and in many homes a bitter karit fruit is crushed underfoot. Families then share the first plates of faral such as chakli, karanji and laddoo. In Rajasthan and parts of north India it is known as Roop Chaudas, a day for self-care and getting ready for Diwali, while in Gujarat many people mark Kali Chaudas.
In Tamil Nadu and parts of the south, Naraka Chaturdashi is often the main Deepavali day, with early oil baths, new clothes and crackers at dawn. Across India, the first rows of diyas are lit on the doorstep in the evening.
Tips for sending your wishes
- Send Marathi wishes early in the morning, since the abhyang snan and faral happen before sunrise in many Maharashtrian homes.
- Choti Diwali wishes stand out because most people only send messages on the main day, so use this chance for a more personal note.
- Mention the regional name your contact uses, whether Narak Chaudas, Roop Chaudas or Kali Chaudas, so the wish feels made for them.
Questions people ask
Is Choti Diwali the same as Narak Chaturdashi?
Yes, in most of India they are the same day, the one before the main Diwali night. It is also called Narak Chaudas, Roop Chaudas in Rajasthan and Naraka Chaturdashi in the south.
What is a good short Choti Diwali wish?
Keep it light and festive. For example: “First diyas on the doorstep, first sparkle in the eyes. Happy Narak Chaturdashi.”
How do I wish Narak Chaturdashi in Marathi?
The usual greeting is “नरक चतुर्दशीच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा”. A warmer version mentions the morning rituals, like “पहाटेची अभ्यंगस्नानाची लगबग, उटण्याचा सुगंध आणि फराळाचं ताट, नरक चतुर्दशीच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा.”
What is a Narak Chaturdashi wish in Hindi?
You can simply say “नरक चतुर्दशी की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ” or send a line like “छोटी दिवाली के दीये आपके घर में बड़ी खुशियाँ लाएँ।”
Should I send separate wishes for Choti Diwali and Diwali?
It is a thoughtful touch, especially for family and close friends. A short Choti Diwali wish the day before, followed by a fuller Diwali message, feels personal without being too much.
Every wish on this page is original, written and reviewed by the Tyohar Wishes team. Copy and share them freely for personal use. How we write our wishes.