Naraka Chaturdashi 2007 Date — Thursday, November 8, 2007
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2007? Naraka Chaturdashi 2007 falls on Thursday, November 8, 2007.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2007 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 7 November 2007 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 8 November 2007 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 9 November 2007 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Fri, 20 October 2006 |
| 2007 | Thu, 8 November 2007 |
| 2008 | Mon, 27 October 2008 |
| 2009 | Sat, 17 October 2009 |
| 2010 | Fri, 5 November 2010 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2007
- Diwali 2007 date — Fri, 9 November 2007
- Dhanteras 2007 date — Wed, 7 November 2007
- Govardhan Puja 2007 date — Sat, 10 November 2007
- Bhai Dooj 2007 date — Mon, 12 November 2007
- Chhath Puja 2007 date — Fri, 16 November 2007
- Skanda Sashti 2007 date — Fri, 16 November 2007
- Karva Chauth 2007 date — Mon, 29 October 2007
- Sharad Purnima 2007 date — Fri, 26 October 2007
- Tulsi Vivah 2007 date — Thu, 22 November 2007
- Kartik Purnima 2007 date — Sat, 24 November 2007
- Dussehra 2007 date — Sun, 21 October 2007
- Durga Puja 2007 date — Fri, 19 October 2007
