Naraka Chaturdashi 2002 Date — Sunday, November 3, 2002
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2002? Naraka Chaturdashi 2002 falls on Sunday, November 3, 2002.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2002 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 3 November 2002 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sun, 3 November 2002 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Mon, 4 November 2002 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Wed, 14 November 2001 |
| 2002 | Sun, 3 November 2002 |
| 2003 | Fri, 24 October 2003 |
| 2004 | Thu, 11 November 2004 |
| 2005 | Mon, 31 October 2005 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2002
- Dhanteras 2002 date — Sun, 3 November 2002
- Diwali 2002 date — Mon, 4 November 2002
- Govardhan Puja 2002 date — Tue, 5 November 2002
- Bhai Dooj 2002 date — Wed, 6 November 2002
- Chhath Puja 2002 date — Sun, 10 November 2002
- Skanda Sashti 2002 date — Sun, 10 November 2002
- Karva Chauth 2002 date — Fri, 25 October 2002
- Sharad Purnima 2002 date — Mon, 21 October 2002
- Tulsi Vivah 2002 date — Sat, 16 November 2002
- Kartik Purnima 2002 date — Tue, 19 November 2002
- Dussehra 2002 date — Tue, 15 October 2002
- Durga Puja 2002 date — Sun, 13 October 2002
