Naraka Chaturdashi 2024 Date — Thursday, October 31, 2024
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2024? Naraka Chaturdashi 2024 falls on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Naraka Chaturdashi 2025 date
Naraka Chaturdashi 2024 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:32 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:36 pm |
| Moonrise | 05:20 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:49 am – 05:40 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:42 am – 12:26 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 01:27 pm – 02:50 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| Nakshatra | Chitra |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Thu, 31 October 2024 or ask your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2024 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 30 October 2024 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 31 October 2024 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 1 November 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Thu, 31 October 2024 |
| 2025 | Naraka Chaturdashi 2025 date |
| 2026 | Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 date |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2024
- Diwali 2024 date — Fri, 1 November 2024
- Dhanteras 2024 date — Wed, 30 October 2024
- Govardhan Puja 2024 date — Sat, 2 November 2024
- Bhai Dooj 2024 date — Sun, 3 November 2024
- Chhath Puja 2024 date — Thu, 7 November 2024
- Skanda Sashti 2024 date — Thu, 7 November 2024
- Karva Chauth 2024 date — Sun, 20 October 2024
- Tulsi Vivah 2024 date — Wed, 13 November 2024
- Sharad Purnima 2024 date — Wed, 16 October 2024
- Kartik Purnima 2024 date — Fri, 15 November 2024
- Dussehra 2024 date — Sat, 12 October 2024
- Durga Puja 2024 date — Fri, 11 October 2024
Naraka Chaturdashi 2024 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:42 am – 12:26 pm | 01:27 pm – 02:50 pm | 06:32 am | 05:36 pm |
| Mumbai | 11:59 am – 12:44 pm | 01:47 pm – 03:13 pm | 06:38 am | 06:05 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:39 am – 12:26 pm | 01:30 pm – 02:58 pm | 06:13 am | 05:53 pm |
| Chennai | 11:29 am – 12:15 pm | 01:19 pm – 02:47 pm | 06:02 am | 05:42 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:36 am – 12:22 pm | 01:25 pm – 02:52 pm | 06:14 am | 05:44 pm |
| Kolkata | 10:57 am – 11:42 am | 12:44 pm – 02:09 pm | 05:40 am | 04:59 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Thu, 31 October 2024.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2024 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Naraka Chaturdashi 2024 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Thu, 31 October 2024 is 11:42 am – 12:26 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
