Naraka Chaturdashi 2010 Date — Friday, November 5, 2010
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2010? Naraka Chaturdashi 2010 falls on Friday, November 5, 2010.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2010 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Thu, 4 November 2010 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Fri, 5 November 2010 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sat, 6 November 2010 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Sat, 17 October 2009 |
| 2010 | Fri, 5 November 2010 |
| 2011 | Tue, 25 October 2011 |
| 2012 | Tue, 13 November 2012 |
| 2013 | Sat, 2 November 2013 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2010
- Diwali 2010 date — Sat, 6 November 2010
- Dhanteras 2010 date — Thu, 4 November 2010
- Govardhan Puja 2010 date — Sun, 7 November 2010
- Bhai Dooj 2010 date — Sun, 7 November 2010
- Chhath Puja 2010 date — Thu, 11 November 2010
- Skanda Sashti 2010 date — Thu, 11 November 2010
- Karva Chauth 2010 date — Wed, 27 October 2010
- Tulsi Vivah 2010 date — Thu, 18 November 2010
- Sharad Purnima 2010 date — Fri, 22 October 2010
- Kartik Purnima 2010 date — Sun, 21 November 2010
- Dussehra 2010 date — Sun, 17 October 2010
- Durga Puja 2010 date — Fri, 15 October 2010
