Naraka Chaturdashi 2030 Date — Friday, October 25, 2030
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2030? Naraka Chaturdashi 2030 falls on Friday, October 25, 2030.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2030 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, 25 October 2030 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Fri, 25 October 2030 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sat, 26 October 2030 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2029 | Mon, 5 November 2029 |
| 2030 | Fri, 25 October 2030 |
| 2031 | Thu, 13 November 2031 |
| 2032 | Tue, 2 November 2032 |
| 2033 | Sat, 22 October 2033 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2030
- Dhanteras 2030 date — Fri, 25 October 2030
- Diwali 2030 date — Sat, 26 October 2030
- Govardhan Puja 2030 date — Sun, 27 October 2030
- Bhai Dooj 2030 date — Mon, 28 October 2030
- Chhath Puja 2030 date — Fri, 1 November 2030
- Skanda Sashti 2030 date — Fri, 1 November 2030
- Karva Chauth 2030 date — Tue, 15 October 2030
- Tulsi Vivah 2030 date — Wed, 6 November 2030
- Sharad Purnima 2030 date — Fri, 11 October 2030
- Kartik Purnima 2030 date — Sun, 10 November 2030
- Dussehra 2030 date — Sun, 6 October 2030
- Durga Puja 2030 date — Fri, 4 October 2030
