Naraka Chaturdashi 2004 Date — Thursday, November 11, 2004
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2004? Naraka Chaturdashi 2004 falls on Thursday, November 11, 2004.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2004 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 10 November 2004 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 11 November 2004 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 12 November 2004 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Fri, 24 October 2003 |
| 2004 | Thu, 11 November 2004 |
| 2005 | Mon, 31 October 2005 |
| 2006 | Fri, 20 October 2006 |
| 2007 | Thu, 8 November 2007 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2004
- Diwali 2004 date — Fri, 12 November 2004
- Dhanteras 2004 date — Wed, 10 November 2004
- Govardhan Puja 2004 date — Sat, 13 November 2004
- Bhai Dooj 2004 date — Sun, 14 November 2004
- Chhath Puja 2004 date — Wed, 17 November 2004
- Skanda Sashti 2004 date — Wed, 17 November 2004
- Karva Chauth 2004 date — Mon, 1 November 2004
- Tulsi Vivah 2004 date — Tue, 23 November 2004
- Sharad Purnima 2004 date — Thu, 28 October 2004
- Kartik Purnima 2004 date — Fri, 26 November 2004
- Dussehra 2004 date — Sat, 23 October 2004
- Durga Puja 2004 date — Thu, 21 October 2004
