Naraka Chaturdashi 2038 Date — Wednesday, October 27, 2038
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2038? Naraka Chaturdashi 2038 falls on Wednesday, October 27, 2038.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2038 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Tue, 26 October 2038 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Wed, 27 October 2038 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Thu, 28 October 2038 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2037 | Fri, 6 November 2037 |
| 2038 | Wed, 27 October 2038 |
| 2039 | Tue, 15 November 2039 |
| 2040 | Sat, 3 November 2040 |
| 2041 | Wed, 23 October 2041 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2038
- Diwali 2038 date — Thu, 28 October 2038
- Dhanteras 2038 date — Tue, 26 October 2038
- Govardhan Puja 2038 date — Thu, 28 October 2038
- Bhai Dooj 2038 date — Fri, 29 October 2038
- Chhath Puja 2038 date — Tue, 2 November 2038
- Skanda Sashti 2038 date — Tue, 2 November 2038
- Karva Chauth 2038 date — Sun, 17 October 2038
- Tulsi Vivah 2038 date — Mon, 8 November 2038
- Sharad Purnima 2038 date — Wed, 13 October 2038
- Kartik Purnima 2038 date — Thu, 11 November 2038
- Dussehra 2038 date — Thu, 7 October 2038
- Durga Puja 2038 date — Tue, 5 October 2038
