Naraka Chaturdashi 2040 Date — Saturday, November 3, 2040
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2040? Naraka Chaturdashi 2040 falls on Saturday, November 3, 2040.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2040 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, 2 November 2040 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sat, 3 November 2040 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sun, 4 November 2040 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2039 | Tue, 15 November 2039 |
| 2040 | Sat, 3 November 2040 |
| 2041 | Wed, 23 October 2041 |
| 2042 | Tue, 11 November 2042 |
| 2043 | Sat, 31 October 2043 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2040
- Diwali 2040 date — Sun, 4 November 2040
- Dhanteras 2040 date — Fri, 2 November 2040
- Govardhan Puja 2040 date — Mon, 5 November 2040
- Bhai Dooj 2040 date — Tue, 6 November 2040
- Chhath Puja 2040 date — Sat, 10 November 2040
- Skanda Sashti 2040 date — Sat, 10 November 2040
- Karva Chauth 2040 date — Wed, 24 October 2040
- Tulsi Vivah 2040 date — Thu, 15 November 2040
- Sharad Purnima 2040 date — Sat, 20 October 2040
- Kartik Purnima 2040 date — Sun, 18 November 2040
- Dussehra 2040 date — Mon, 15 October 2040
- Durga Puja 2040 date — Sat, 13 October 2040
