Naraka Chaturdashi 2000 Date — Thursday, October 26, 2000
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2000? Naraka Chaturdashi 2000 falls on Thursday, October 26, 2000.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2000 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 25 October 2000 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 26 October 2000 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 27 October 2000 |
Why we celebrate
Krishna slayed Narakasura freeing 16,000 princesses; ritual bath before sunrise removes naraka (hellish karma).
How it is celebrated
Abhyang snan (oil bath), diya lighting, choti Diwali fireworks.
Puja timing
Bath before sunrise (Brahma muhurta ideal); evening diya for Yama.
Foods & offerings
Poha, sweets; light breakfast after bath.
Rituals
- Apply ubtan/oil before dawn bath.
- Light diyas at door; worship Yama.
Naraka Chaturdashi dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Thu, 26 October 2000 |
| 2001 | Wed, 14 November 2001 |
| 2002 | Sun, 3 November 2002 |
| 2003 | Fri, 24 October 2003 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2000
- Diwali 2000 date — Fri, 27 October 2000
- Dhanteras 2000 date — Wed, 25 October 2000
- Govardhan Puja 2000 date — Sat, 28 October 2000
- Bhai Dooj 2000 date — Sun, 29 October 2000
- Chhath Puja 2000 date — Thu, 2 November 2000
- Skanda Sashti 2000 date — Thu, 2 November 2000
- Karva Chauth 2000 date — Tue, 17 October 2000
- Sharad Purnima 2000 date — Fri, 13 October 2000
- Tulsi Vivah 2000 date — Thu, 9 November 2000
- Kartik Purnima 2000 date — Sat, 11 November 2000
- Dussehra 2000 date — Sun, 8 October 2000
- Durga Puja 2000 date — Thu, 5 October 2000
