Naraka Chaturdashi 2011 Date — Tuesday, October 25, 2011
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2011? Naraka Chaturdashi 2011 falls on Tuesday, October 25, 2011.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2011 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Tue, 25 October 2011 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Tue, 25 October 2011 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 26 October 2011 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Fri, 5 November 2010 |
| 2011 | Tue, 25 October 2011 |
| 2012 | Tue, 13 November 2012 |
| 2013 | Sat, 2 November 2013 |
| 2014 | Wed, 22 October 2014 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2011
- Dhanteras 2011 date — Tue, 25 October 2011
- Diwali 2011 date — Wed, 26 October 2011
- Govardhan Puja 2011 date — Thu, 27 October 2011
- Bhai Dooj 2011 date — Fri, 28 October 2011
- Chhath Puja 2011 date — Tue, 1 November 2011
- Skanda Sashti 2011 date — Tue, 1 November 2011
- Karva Chauth 2011 date — Sun, 16 October 2011
- Tulsi Vivah 2011 date — Mon, 7 November 2011
- Sharad Purnima 2011 date — Tue, 11 October 2011
- Kartik Purnima 2011 date — Thu, 10 November 2011
- Dussehra 2011 date — Thu, 6 October 2011
- Durga Puja 2011 date — Tue, 4 October 2011
