Naraka Chaturdashi 2025 Date — Monday, October 20, 2025
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2025? Naraka Chaturdashi 2025 falls on Monday, October 20, 2025.
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 2024 date · Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 date
Naraka Chaturdashi 2025 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:25 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:46 pm |
| Moonrise | 05:13 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:44 am – 05:34 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:43 am – 12:28 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 07:50 am – 09:15 am |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| Nakshatra | Hasta |
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 Mon, 20 October 2025 or ask your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2025 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 19 October 2025 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Mon, 20 October 2025 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Tue, 21 October 2025 |
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 | Naraka Chaturdashi 2024 date |
| 2025 | Mon, 20 October 2025 |
| 2026 | Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 date |
| 2027 | Naraka Chaturdashi 2027 date |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2025
- Diwali 2025 date — Tue, 21 October 2025
- Dhanteras 2025 date — Sun, 19 October 2025
- Govardhan Puja 2025 date — Wed, 22 October 2025
- Bhai Dooj 2025 date — Thu, 23 October 2025
- Chhath Puja 2025 date — Mon, 27 October 2025
- Skanda Sashti 2025 date — Mon, 27 October 2025
- Karva Chauth 2025 date — Fri, 10 October 2025
- Tulsi Vivah 2025 date — Sun, 2 November 2025
- Sharad Purnima 2025 date — Mon, 6 October 2025
- Kartik Purnima 2025 date — Wed, 5 November 2025
- Dussehra 2025 date — Thu, 2 October 2025
- Durga Puja 2025 date — Tue, 30 September 2025
Naraka Chaturdashi 2025 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:43 am – 12:28 pm | 07:50 am – 09:15 am | 06:25 am | 05:46 pm |
| Mumbai | 11:59 am – 12:46 pm | 08:01 am – 09:28 am | 06:34 am | 06:12 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:40 am – 12:27 pm | 07:39 am – 09:07 am | 06:10 am | 05:58 pm |
| Chennai | 11:30 am – 12:17 pm | 07:28 am – 08:56 am | 06:00 am | 05:47 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:37 am – 12:24 pm | 07:38 am – 09:05 am | 06:10 am | 05:50 pm |
| Kolkata | 10:58 am – 11:44 am | 07:01 am – 08:28 am | 05:35 am | 05:07 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Mon, 20 October 2025.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2025 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Naraka Chaturdashi 2025 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Mon, 20 October 2025 is 11:43 am – 12:28 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
