Naraka Chaturdashi 2020 Date — Saturday, November 14, 2020
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2020? Naraka Chaturdashi 2020 falls on Saturday, November 14, 2020.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2020 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, 13 November 2020 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sat, 14 November 2020 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sun, 15 November 2020 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun, 27 October 2019 |
| 2020 | Sat, 14 November 2020 |
| 2021 | Wed, 3 November 2021 |
| 2022 | Mon, 24 October 2022 |
| 2023 | Sun, 12 November 2023 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2020
- Diwali 2020 date — Sun, 15 November 2020
- Dhanteras 2020 date — Fri, 13 November 2020
- Govardhan Puja 2020 date — Mon, 16 November 2020
- Bhai Dooj 2020 date — Mon, 16 November 2020
- Chhath Puja 2020 date — Fri, 20 November 2020
- Skanda Sashti 2020 date — Fri, 20 November 2020
- Karva Chauth 2020 date — Wed, 4 November 2020
- Tulsi Vivah 2020 date — Thu, 26 November 2020
- Sharad Purnima 2020 date — Sat, 31 October 2020
- Kartik Purnima 2020 date — Mon, 30 November 2020
- Dussehra 2020 date — Mon, 26 October 2020
- Durga Puja 2020 date — Sat, 24 October 2020
