Naraka Chaturdashi 2001 Date — Wednesday, November 14, 2001
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2001? Naraka Chaturdashi 2001 falls on Wednesday, November 14, 2001.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2001 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Tue, 13 November 2001 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Wed, 14 November 2001 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Thu, 15 November 2001 |
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 |
| 2004 | Thu, 11 November 2004 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2001
- Diwali 2001 date — Thu, 15 November 2001
- Dhanteras 2001 date — Tue, 13 November 2001
- Govardhan Puja 2001 date — Fri, 16 November 2001
- Bhai Dooj 2001 date — Sat, 17 November 2001
- Chhath Puja 2001 date — Wed, 21 November 2001
- Skanda Sashti 2001 date — Wed, 21 November 2001
- Karva Chauth 2001 date — Mon, 5 November 2001
- Sharad Purnima 2001 date — Thu, 1 November 2001
- Tulsi Vivah 2001 date — Tue, 27 November 2001
- Kartik Purnima 2001 date — Fri, 30 November 2001
- Dussehra 2001 date — Fri, 26 October 2001
- Durga Puja 2001 date — Wed, 24 October 2001
