Naraka Chaturdashi 2022 Date — Monday, October 24, 2022
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2022? Naraka Chaturdashi 2022 falls on Monday, October 24, 2022.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2022 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 23 October 2022 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Mon, 24 October 2022 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Tue, 25 October 2022 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Wed, 3 November 2021 |
| 2022 | Mon, 24 October 2022 |
| 2023 | Sun, 12 November 2023 |
| 2024 | Thu, 31 October 2024 |
| 2025 | Mon, 20 October 2025 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2022
- Diwali 2022 date — Tue, 25 October 2022
- Dhanteras 2022 date — Sun, 23 October 2022
- Govardhan Puja 2022 date — Wed, 26 October 2022
- Bhai Dooj 2022 date — Thu, 27 October 2022
- Chhath Puja 2022 date — Sun, 30 October 2022
- Skanda Sashti 2022 date — Sun, 30 October 2022
- Karva Chauth 2022 date — Thu, 13 October 2022
- Tulsi Vivah 2022 date — Sat, 5 November 2022
- Sharad Purnima 2022 date — Sun, 9 October 2022
- Kartik Purnima 2022 date — Tue, 8 November 2022
- Dussehra 2022 date — Wed, 5 October 2022
- Durga Puja 2022 date — Mon, 3 October 2022
