Naraka Chaturdashi 2017 Date — Wednesday, October 18, 2017
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2017? Naraka Chaturdashi 2017 falls on Wednesday, October 18, 2017.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2017 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Tue, 17 October 2017 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Wed, 18 October 2017 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Thu, 19 October 2017 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Sat, 29 October 2016 |
| 2017 | Wed, 18 October 2017 |
| 2018 | Tue, 6 November 2018 |
| 2019 | Sun, 27 October 2019 |
| 2020 | Sat, 14 November 2020 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2017
- Diwali 2017 date — Thu, 19 October 2017
- Dhanteras 2017 date — Tue, 17 October 2017
- Govardhan Puja 2017 date — Fri, 20 October 2017
- Bhai Dooj 2017 date — Sat, 21 October 2017
- Chhath Puja 2017 date — Thu, 26 October 2017
- Skanda Sashti 2017 date — Thu, 26 October 2017
- Karva Chauth 2017 date — Mon, 9 October 2017
- Sharad Purnima 2017 date — Thu, 5 October 2017
- Tulsi Vivah 2017 date — Wed, 1 November 2017
- Kartik Purnima 2017 date — Sat, 4 November 2017
- Dussehra 2017 date — Sat, 30 September 2017
- Durga Puja 2017 date — Thu, 28 September 2017
