Naraka Chaturdashi 2043 Date — Saturday, October 31, 2043
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2043? Naraka Chaturdashi 2043 falls on Saturday, October 31, 2043.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2043 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, 30 October 2043 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sat, 31 October 2043 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sun, 1 November 2043 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2042 | Tue, 11 November 2042 |
| 2043 | Sat, 31 October 2043 |
| 2044 | Wed, 19 October 2044 |
| 2045 | Tue, 7 November 2045 |
| 2046 | Sun, 28 October 2046 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2043
- Diwali 2043 date — Sun, 1 November 2043
- Dhanteras 2043 date — Fri, 30 October 2043
- Govardhan Puja 2043 date — Mon, 2 November 2043
- Bhai Dooj 2043 date — Tue, 3 November 2043
- Chhath Puja 2043 date — Sun, 8 November 2043
- Skanda Sashti 2043 date — Sun, 8 November 2043
- Karva Chauth 2043 date — Wed, 21 October 2043
- Sharad Purnima 2043 date — Sun, 18 October 2043
- Tulsi Vivah 2043 date — Sat, 14 November 2043
- Kartik Purnima 2043 date — Mon, 16 November 2043
- Dussehra 2043 date — Tue, 13 October 2043
- Durga Puja 2043 date — Sun, 11 October 2043
