Naraka Chaturdashi 2003 Date — Friday, October 24, 2003
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2003? Naraka Chaturdashi 2003 falls on Friday, October 24, 2003.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2003 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Thu, 23 October 2003 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Fri, 24 October 2003 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sat, 25 October 2003 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Sun, 3 November 2002 |
| 2003 | Fri, 24 October 2003 |
| 2004 | Thu, 11 November 2004 |
| 2005 | Mon, 31 October 2005 |
| 2006 | Fri, 20 October 2006 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2003
- Diwali 2003 date — Sat, 25 October 2003
- Dhanteras 2003 date — Thu, 23 October 2003
- Govardhan Puja 2003 date — Sun, 26 October 2003
- Bhai Dooj 2003 date — Mon, 27 October 2003
- Chhath Puja 2003 date — Thu, 30 October 2003
- Skanda Sashti 2003 date — Thu, 30 October 2003
- Karva Chauth 2003 date — Tue, 14 October 2003
- Tulsi Vivah 2003 date — Wed, 5 November 2003
- Sharad Purnima 2003 date — Fri, 10 October 2003
- Kartik Purnima 2003 date — Sat, 8 November 2003
- Dussehra 2003 date — Sun, 5 October 2003
- Durga Puja 2003 date — Fri, 3 October 2003
