Naraka Chaturdashi 2019 Date — Sunday, October 27, 2019
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2019? Naraka Chaturdashi 2019 falls on Sunday, October 27, 2019.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2019 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sat, 26 October 2019 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sun, 27 October 2019 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Mon, 28 October 2019 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Tue, 6 November 2018 |
| 2019 | Sun, 27 October 2019 |
| 2020 | Sat, 14 November 2020 |
| 2021 | Wed, 3 November 2021 |
| 2022 | Mon, 24 October 2022 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2019
- Diwali 2019 date — Mon, 28 October 2019
- Dhanteras 2019 date — Sat, 26 October 2019
- Govardhan Puja 2019 date — Mon, 28 October 2019
- Bhai Dooj 2019 date — Tue, 29 October 2019
- Chhath Puja 2019 date — Sat, 2 November 2019
- Skanda Sashti 2019 date — Sat, 2 November 2019
- Karva Chauth 2019 date — Fri, 18 October 2019
- Tulsi Vivah 2019 date — Sat, 9 November 2019
- Sharad Purnima 2019 date — Sun, 13 October 2019
- Kartik Purnima 2019 date — Tue, 12 November 2019
- Dussehra 2019 date — Tue, 8 October 2019
- Durga Puja 2019 date — Sun, 6 October 2019
