Naraka Chaturdashi 2016 Date — Saturday, October 29, 2016
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2016? Naraka Chaturdashi 2016 falls on Saturday, October 29, 2016.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2016 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, 28 October 2016 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sat, 29 October 2016 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sun, 30 October 2016 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Tue, 10 November 2015 |
| 2016 | Sat, 29 October 2016 |
| 2017 | Wed, 18 October 2017 |
| 2018 | Tue, 6 November 2018 |
| 2019 | Sun, 27 October 2019 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2016
- Diwali 2016 date — Sun, 30 October 2016
- Dhanteras 2016 date — Fri, 28 October 2016
- Govardhan Puja 2016 date — Mon, 31 October 2016
- Bhai Dooj 2016 date — Tue, 1 November 2016
- Chhath Puja 2016 date — Sun, 6 November 2016
- Skanda Sashti 2016 date — Sun, 6 November 2016
- Karva Chauth 2016 date — Wed, 19 October 2016
- Sharad Purnima 2016 date — Sun, 16 October 2016
- Tulsi Vivah 2016 date — Fri, 11 November 2016
- Kartik Purnima 2016 date — Mon, 14 November 2016
- Dussehra 2016 date — Tue, 11 October 2016
- Durga Puja 2016 date — Sun, 9 October 2016
