Naraka Chaturdashi 2042 Date — Tuesday, November 11, 2042
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2042? Naraka Chaturdashi 2042 falls on Tuesday, November 11, 2042.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2042 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Mon, 10 November 2042 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Tue, 11 November 2042 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 12 November 2042 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2041 | Wed, 23 October 2041 |
| 2042 | Tue, 11 November 2042 |
| 2043 | Sat, 31 October 2043 |
| 2044 | Wed, 19 October 2044 |
| 2045 | Tue, 7 November 2045 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2042
- Diwali 2042 date — Wed, 12 November 2042
- Dhanteras 2042 date — Mon, 10 November 2042
- Govardhan Puja 2042 date — Thu, 13 November 2042
- Bhai Dooj 2042 date — Fri, 14 November 2042
- Chhath Puja 2042 date — Wed, 19 November 2042
- Skanda Sashti 2042 date — Wed, 19 November 2042
- Karva Chauth 2042 date — Sat, 1 November 2042
- Tulsi Vivah 2042 date — Mon, 24 November 2042
- Sharad Purnima 2042 date — Tue, 28 October 2042
- Kartik Purnima 2042 date — Thu, 27 November 2042
- Dussehra 2042 date — Fri, 24 October 2042
- Durga Puja 2042 date — Wed, 22 October 2042
