Naraka Chaturdashi 2018 Date — Tuesday, November 6, 2018
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2018? Naraka Chaturdashi 2018 falls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2018 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Mon, 5 November 2018 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Tue, 6 November 2018 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 7 November 2018 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Wed, 18 October 2017 |
| 2018 | Tue, 6 November 2018 |
| 2019 | Sun, 27 October 2019 |
| 2020 | Sat, 14 November 2020 |
| 2021 | Wed, 3 November 2021 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2018
- Diwali 2018 date — Wed, 7 November 2018
- Dhanteras 2018 date — Mon, 5 November 2018
- Govardhan Puja 2018 date — Thu, 8 November 2018
- Bhai Dooj 2018 date — Fri, 9 November 2018
- Chhath Puja 2018 date — Tue, 13 November 2018
- Skanda Sashti 2018 date — Tue, 13 November 2018
- Karva Chauth 2018 date — Sun, 28 October 2018
- Sharad Purnima 2018 date — Wed, 24 October 2018
- Tulsi Vivah 2018 date — Tue, 20 November 2018
- Kartik Purnima 2018 date — Fri, 23 November 2018
- Dussehra 2018 date — Fri, 19 October 2018
- Durga Puja 2018 date — Wed, 17 October 2018
