Naraka Chaturdashi 2023 Date — Sunday, November 12, 2023
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2023? Naraka Chaturdashi 2023 falls on Sunday, November 12, 2023.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2023 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sat, 11 November 2023 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sun, 12 November 2023 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Mon, 13 November 2023 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Mon, 24 October 2022 |
| 2023 | Sun, 12 November 2023 |
| 2024 | Thu, 31 October 2024 |
| 2025 | Mon, 20 October 2025 |
| 2026 | Sun, 8 November 2026 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2023
- Diwali 2023 date — Mon, 13 November 2023
- Dhanteras 2023 date — Sat, 11 November 2023
- Govardhan Puja 2023 date — Tue, 14 November 2023
- Bhai Dooj 2023 date — Wed, 15 November 2023
- Chhath Puja 2023 date — Sun, 19 November 2023
- Skanda Sashti 2023 date — Sun, 19 November 2023
- Karva Chauth 2023 date — Wed, 1 November 2023
- Tulsi Vivah 2023 date — Fri, 24 November 2023
- Sharad Purnima 2023 date — Sat, 28 October 2023
- Kartik Purnima 2023 date — Mon, 27 November 2023
- Dussehra 2023 date — Tue, 24 October 2023
- Durga Puja 2023 date — Sun, 22 October 2023
