Naraka Chaturdashi 2013 Date — Saturday, November 2, 2013
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2013? Naraka Chaturdashi 2013 falls on Saturday, November 2, 2013.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2013 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, 1 November 2013 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sat, 2 November 2013 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sun, 3 November 2013 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Tue, 13 November 2012 |
| 2013 | Sat, 2 November 2013 |
| 2014 | Wed, 22 October 2014 |
| 2015 | Tue, 10 November 2015 |
| 2016 | Sat, 29 October 2016 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2013
- Diwali 2013 date — Sun, 3 November 2013
- Dhanteras 2013 date — Fri, 1 November 2013
- Govardhan Puja 2013 date — Mon, 4 November 2013
- Bhai Dooj 2013 date — Tue, 5 November 2013
- Chhath Puja 2013 date — Fri, 8 November 2013
- Skanda Sashti 2013 date — Fri, 8 November 2013
- Karva Chauth 2013 date — Wed, 23 October 2013
- Tulsi Vivah 2013 date — Thu, 14 November 2013
- Sharad Purnima 2013 date — Fri, 18 October 2013
- Kartik Purnima 2013 date — Sun, 17 November 2013
- Dussehra 2013 date — Mon, 14 October 2013
- Durga Puja 2013 date — Sat, 12 October 2013
