Naraka Chaturdashi 2012 Date — Tuesday, November 13, 2012
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2012? Naraka Chaturdashi 2012 falls on Tuesday, November 13, 2012.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2012 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Mon, 12 November 2012 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Tue, 13 November 2012 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Tue, 13 November 2012 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Tue, 25 October 2011 |
| 2012 | Tue, 13 November 2012 |
| 2013 | Sat, 2 November 2013 |
| 2014 | Wed, 22 October 2014 |
| 2015 | Tue, 10 November 2015 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2012
- Diwali 2012 date — Tue, 13 November 2012
- Dhanteras 2012 date — Mon, 12 November 2012
- Govardhan Puja 2012 date — Wed, 14 November 2012
- Bhai Dooj 2012 date — Thu, 15 November 2012
- Chhath Puja 2012 date — Mon, 19 November 2012
- Skanda Sashti 2012 date — Mon, 19 November 2012
- Karva Chauth 2012 date — Sat, 3 November 2012
- Tulsi Vivah 2012 date — Sun, 25 November 2012
- Sharad Purnima 2012 date — Mon, 29 October 2012
- Kartik Purnima 2012 date — Wed, 28 November 2012
- Dussehra 2012 date — Wed, 24 October 2012
- Durga Puja 2012 date — Mon, 22 October 2012
