Naraka Chaturdashi 2027 Date — Thursday, October 28, 2027
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2027? Naraka Chaturdashi 2027 falls on Thursday, October 28, 2027.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2027 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 27 October 2027 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 28 October 2027 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 29 October 2027 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sun, 8 November 2026 |
| 2027 | Thu, 28 October 2027 |
| 2028 | Tue, 17 October 2028 |
| 2029 | Mon, 5 November 2029 |
| 2030 | Fri, 25 October 2030 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2027
- Diwali 2027 date — Fri, 29 October 2027
- Dhanteras 2027 date — Wed, 27 October 2027
- Govardhan Puja 2027 date — Sat, 30 October 2027
- Bhai Dooj 2027 date — Sun, 31 October 2027
- Chhath Puja 2027 date — Thu, 4 November 2027
- Skanda Sashti 2027 date — Thu, 4 November 2027
- Karva Chauth 2027 date — Tue, 19 October 2027
- Sharad Purnima 2027 date — Fri, 15 October 2027
- Tulsi Vivah 2027 date — Thu, 11 November 2027
- Kartik Purnima 2027 date — Sun, 14 November 2027
- Dussehra 2027 date — Sun, 10 October 2027
- Durga Puja 2027 date — Thu, 7 October 2027
