Naraka Chaturdashi 2015 Date — Tuesday, November 10, 2015
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2015? Naraka Chaturdashi 2015 falls on Tuesday, November 10, 2015.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2015 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Mon, 9 November 2015 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Tue, 10 November 2015 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 11 November 2015 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Wed, 22 October 2014 |
| 2015 | Tue, 10 November 2015 |
| 2016 | Sat, 29 October 2016 |
| 2017 | Wed, 18 October 2017 |
| 2018 | Tue, 6 November 2018 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2015
- Diwali 2015 date — Wed, 11 November 2015
- Dhanteras 2015 date — Mon, 9 November 2015
- Govardhan Puja 2015 date — Thu, 12 November 2015
- Bhai Dooj 2015 date — Fri, 13 November 2015
- Chhath Puja 2015 date — Tue, 17 November 2015
- Skanda Sashti 2015 date — Tue, 17 November 2015
- Karva Chauth 2015 date — Fri, 30 October 2015
- Tulsi Vivah 2015 date — Mon, 23 November 2015
- Sharad Purnima 2015 date — Tue, 27 October 2015
- Kartik Purnima 2015 date — Wed, 25 November 2015
- Dussehra 2015 date — Fri, 23 October 2015
- Durga Puja 2015 date — Wed, 21 October 2015
