Naraka Chaturdashi 2021 Date — Wednesday, November 3, 2021
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2021? Naraka Chaturdashi 2021 falls on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2021 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 3 November 2021 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Wed, 3 November 2021 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Thu, 4 November 2021 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Sat, 14 November 2020 |
| 2021 | Wed, 3 November 2021 |
| 2022 | Mon, 24 October 2022 |
| 2023 | Sun, 12 November 2023 |
| 2024 | Thu, 31 October 2024 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2021
- Dhanteras 2021 date — Wed, 3 November 2021
- Diwali 2021 date — Thu, 4 November 2021
- Govardhan Puja 2021 date — Fri, 5 November 2021
- Bhai Dooj 2021 date — Sat, 6 November 2021
- Chhath Puja 2021 date — Wed, 10 November 2021
- Skanda Sashti 2021 date — Wed, 10 November 2021
- Karva Chauth 2021 date — Sun, 24 October 2021
- Tulsi Vivah 2021 date — Mon, 15 November 2021
- Sharad Purnima 2021 date — Wed, 20 October 2021
- Kartik Purnima 2021 date — Fri, 19 November 2021
- Dussehra 2021 date — Fri, 15 October 2021
- Durga Puja 2021 date — Wed, 13 October 2021
