Naraka Chaturdashi 2034 Date — Thursday, November 9, 2034
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2034? Naraka Chaturdashi 2034 falls on Thursday, November 9, 2034.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2034 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 8 November 2034 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 9 November 2034 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 10 November 2034 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2033 | Sat, 22 October 2033 |
| 2034 | Thu, 9 November 2034 |
| 2035 | Tue, 30 October 2035 |
| 2036 | Sat, 18 October 2036 |
| 2037 | Fri, 6 November 2037 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2034
- Diwali 2034 date — Fri, 10 November 2034
- Dhanteras 2034 date — Wed, 8 November 2034
- Govardhan Puja 2034 date — Sun, 12 November 2034
- Bhai Dooj 2034 date — Mon, 13 November 2034
- Chhath Puja 2034 date — Fri, 17 November 2034
- Skanda Sashti 2034 date — Fri, 17 November 2034
- Karva Chauth 2034 date — Mon, 30 October 2034
- Sharad Purnima 2034 date — Fri, 27 October 2034
- Tulsi Vivah 2034 date — Thu, 23 November 2034
- Kartik Purnima 2034 date — Sat, 25 November 2034
- Dussehra 2034 date — Sun, 22 October 2034
- Durga Puja 2034 date — Fri, 20 October 2034
