Naraka Chaturdashi 2005 Date — Monday, October 31, 2005
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2005? Naraka Chaturdashi 2005 falls on Monday, October 31, 2005.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2005 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 30 October 2005 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Mon, 31 October 2005 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 2 November 2005 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Thu, 11 November 2004 |
| 2005 | Mon, 31 October 2005 |
| 2006 | Fri, 20 October 2006 |
| 2007 | Thu, 8 November 2007 |
| 2008 | Mon, 27 October 2008 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2005
- Dhanteras 2005 date — Sun, 30 October 2005
- Diwali 2005 date — Wed, 2 November 2005
- Govardhan Puja 2005 date — Wed, 2 November 2005
- Bhai Dooj 2005 date — Thu, 3 November 2005
- Chhath Puja 2005 date — Mon, 7 November 2005
- Skanda Sashti 2005 date — Mon, 7 November 2005
- Karva Chauth 2005 date — Fri, 21 October 2005
- Tulsi Vivah 2005 date — Sun, 13 November 2005
- Sharad Purnima 2005 date — Mon, 17 October 2005
- Kartik Purnima 2005 date — Tue, 15 November 2005
- Dussehra 2005 date — Thu, 13 October 2005
- Durga Puja 2005 date — Tue, 11 October 2005
