Naraka Chaturdashi 2029 Date — Monday, November 5, 2029
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2029? Naraka Chaturdashi 2029 falls on Monday, November 5, 2029.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2029 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 4 November 2029 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Mon, 5 November 2029 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Tue, 6 November 2029 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2028 | Tue, 17 October 2028 |
| 2029 | Mon, 5 November 2029 |
| 2030 | Fri, 25 October 2030 |
| 2031 | Thu, 13 November 2031 |
| 2032 | Tue, 2 November 2032 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2029
- Diwali 2029 date — Tue, 6 November 2029
- Dhanteras 2029 date — Sun, 4 November 2029
- Govardhan Puja 2029 date — Tue, 6 November 2029
- Bhai Dooj 2029 date — Wed, 7 November 2029
- Chhath Puja 2029 date — Sun, 11 November 2029
- Skanda Sashti 2029 date — Sun, 11 November 2029
- Karva Chauth 2029 date — Fri, 26 October 2029
- Tulsi Vivah 2029 date — Sat, 17 November 2029
- Sharad Purnima 2029 date — Mon, 22 October 2029
- Kartik Purnima 2029 date — Wed, 21 November 2029
- Dussehra 2029 date — Tue, 16 October 2029
- Durga Puja 2029 date — Sun, 14 October 2029
