Naraka Chaturdashi 2028 Date — Tuesday, October 17, 2028
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2028? Naraka Chaturdashi 2028 falls on Tuesday, October 17, 2028.
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 2027 date · Naraka Chaturdashi 2029 date
Naraka Chaturdashi 2028 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:23 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:49 pm |
| Moonrise | 05:16 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:42 am – 05:33 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:43 am – 12:29 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 02:57 pm – 04:23 pm |
| 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 Tue, 17 October 2028 or ask your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2028 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Mon, 16 October 2028 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Tue, 17 October 2028 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 18 October 2028 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Naraka Chaturdashi 2027 date |
| 2028 | Tue, 17 October 2028 |
| 2029 | Naraka Chaturdashi 2029 date |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2028
- Diwali 2028 date — Wed, 18 October 2028
- Dhanteras 2028 date — Mon, 16 October 2028
- Govardhan Puja 2028 date — Wed, 18 October 2028
- Bhai Dooj 2028 date — Thu, 19 October 2028
- Chhath Puja 2028 date — Mon, 23 October 2028
- Skanda Sashti 2028 date — Mon, 23 October 2028
- Karva Chauth 2028 date — Sat, 7 October 2028
- Tulsi Vivah 2028 date — Sun, 29 October 2028
- Sharad Purnima 2028 date — Mon, 2 October 2028
- Kartik Purnima 2028 date — Thu, 2 November 2028
- Dussehra 2028 date — Thu, 28 September 2028
- Durga Puja 2028 date — Tue, 26 September 2028
Naraka Chaturdashi 2028 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:43 am – 12:29 pm | 02:57 pm – 04:23 pm | 06:23 am | 05:49 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:00 pm – 12:47 pm | 03:18 pm – 04:46 pm | 06:33 am | 06:13 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:41 am – 12:28 pm | 03:02 pm – 04:30 pm | 06:10 am | 05:59 pm |
| Chennai | 11:30 am – 12:17 pm | 02:51 pm – 04:20 pm | 05:59 am | 05:48 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:37 am – 12:24 pm | 02:56 pm – 04:24 pm | 06:09 am | 05:52 pm |
| Kolkata | 10:58 am – 11:44 am | 02:15 pm – 03:42 pm | 05:33 am | 05:09 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Tue, 17 October 2028.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2028 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Naraka Chaturdashi 2028 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Tue, 17 October 2028 is 11:43 am – 12:29 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
