Naraka Chaturdashi 2014 Date — Wednesday, October 22, 2014
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2014? Naraka Chaturdashi 2014 falls on Wednesday, October 22, 2014.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2014 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Tue, 21 October 2014 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Wed, 22 October 2014 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Thu, 23 October 2014 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Sat, 2 November 2013 |
| 2014 | Wed, 22 October 2014 |
| 2015 | Tue, 10 November 2015 |
| 2016 | Sat, 29 October 2016 |
| 2017 | Wed, 18 October 2017 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2014
- Diwali 2014 date — Thu, 23 October 2014
- Dhanteras 2014 date — Tue, 21 October 2014
- Govardhan Puja 2014 date — Fri, 24 October 2014
- Bhai Dooj 2014 date — Sat, 25 October 2014
- Chhath Puja 2014 date — Wed, 29 October 2014
- Skanda Sashti 2014 date — Wed, 29 October 2014
- Karva Chauth 2014 date — Sun, 12 October 2014
- Tulsi Vivah 2014 date — Tue, 4 November 2014
- Sharad Purnima 2014 date — Wed, 8 October 2014
- Kartik Purnima 2014 date — Thu, 6 November 2014
- Dussehra 2014 date — Sat, 4 October 2014
- Durga Puja 2014 date — Thu, 2 October 2014
