Naraka Chaturdashi 2036 Date — Saturday, October 18, 2036
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2036? Naraka Chaturdashi 2036 falls on Saturday, October 18, 2036.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2036 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, 17 October 2036 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sat, 18 October 2036 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sun, 19 October 2036 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2035 | Tue, 30 October 2035 |
| 2036 | Sat, 18 October 2036 |
| 2037 | Fri, 6 November 2037 |
| 2038 | Wed, 27 October 2038 |
| 2039 | Tue, 15 November 2039 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2036
- Diwali 2036 date — Sun, 19 October 2036
- Dhanteras 2036 date — Fri, 17 October 2036
- Govardhan Puja 2036 date — Mon, 20 October 2036
- Bhai Dooj 2036 date — Tue, 21 October 2036
- Chhath Puja 2036 date — Sat, 25 October 2036
- Skanda Sashti 2036 date — Sat, 25 October 2036
- Karva Chauth 2036 date — Thu, 9 October 2036
- Sharad Purnima 2036 date — Sun, 5 October 2036
- Tulsi Vivah 2036 date — Fri, 31 October 2036
- Kartik Purnima 2036 date — Mon, 3 November 2036
- Dussehra 2036 date — Mon, 29 September 2036
- Durga Puja 2036 date — Sat, 27 September 2036
