Naraka Chaturdashi 2008 Date — Monday, October 27, 2008
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2008? Naraka Chaturdashi 2008 falls on Monday, October 27, 2008.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2008 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 26 October 2008 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Mon, 27 October 2008 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Tue, 28 October 2008 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Thu, 8 November 2007 |
| 2008 | Mon, 27 October 2008 |
| 2009 | Sat, 17 October 2009 |
| 2010 | Fri, 5 November 2010 |
| 2011 | Tue, 25 October 2011 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2008
- Diwali 2008 date — Tue, 28 October 2008
- Dhanteras 2008 date — Sun, 26 October 2008
- Govardhan Puja 2008 date — Wed, 29 October 2008
- Bhai Dooj 2008 date — Thu, 30 October 2008
- Chhath Puja 2008 date — Tue, 4 November 2008
- Skanda Sashti 2008 date — Tue, 4 November 2008
- Karva Chauth 2008 date — Sat, 18 October 2008
- Sharad Purnima 2008 date — Tue, 14 October 2008
- Tulsi Vivah 2008 date — Mon, 10 November 2008
- Kartik Purnima 2008 date — Thu, 13 November 2008
- Dussehra 2008 date — Thu, 9 October 2008
- Durga Puja 2008 date — Tue, 7 October 2008
