Naraka Chaturdashi 2006 Date — Friday, October 20, 2006
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2006? Naraka Chaturdashi 2006 falls on Friday, October 20, 2006.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2006 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Thu, 19 October 2006 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Fri, 20 October 2006 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sun, 22 October 2006 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Mon, 31 October 2005 |
| 2006 | Fri, 20 October 2006 |
| 2007 | Thu, 8 November 2007 |
| 2008 | Mon, 27 October 2008 |
| 2009 | Sat, 17 October 2009 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2006
- Dhanteras 2006 date — Thu, 19 October 2006
- Diwali 2006 date — Sun, 22 October 2006
- Govardhan Puja 2006 date — Mon, 23 October 2006
- Bhai Dooj 2006 date — Tue, 24 October 2006
- Chhath Puja 2006 date — Sat, 28 October 2006
- Skanda Sashti 2006 date — Sat, 28 October 2006
- Karva Chauth 2006 date — Tue, 10 October 2006
- Sharad Purnima 2006 date — Sat, 7 October 2006
- Tulsi Vivah 2006 date — Thu, 2 November 2006
- Kartik Purnima 2006 date — Sun, 5 November 2006
- Dussehra 2006 date — Mon, 2 October 2006
- Durga Puja 2006 date — Sat, 30 September 2006
