Naraka Chaturdashi 2009 Date — Saturday, October 17, 2009
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2009? Naraka Chaturdashi 2009 falls on Saturday, October 17, 2009.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2009 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, 16 October 2009 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sat, 17 October 2009 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sun, 18 October 2009 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Mon, 27 October 2008 |
| 2009 | Sat, 17 October 2009 |
| 2010 | Fri, 5 November 2010 |
| 2011 | Tue, 25 October 2011 |
| 2012 | Tue, 13 November 2012 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2009
- Diwali 2009 date — Sun, 18 October 2009
- Dhanteras 2009 date — Fri, 16 October 2009
- Govardhan Puja 2009 date — Mon, 19 October 2009
- Bhai Dooj 2009 date — Tue, 20 October 2009
- Chhath Puja 2009 date — Sat, 24 October 2009
- Skanda Sashti 2009 date — Sat, 24 October 2009
- Karva Chauth 2009 date — Thu, 8 October 2009
- Sharad Purnima 2009 date — Sun, 4 October 2009
- Tulsi Vivah 2009 date — Fri, 30 October 2009
- Kartik Purnima 2009 date — Mon, 2 November 2009
- Dussehra 2009 date — Mon, 28 September 2009
- Durga Puja 2009 date — Sat, 26 September 2009
