Naraka Chaturdashi 2044 Date — Wednesday, October 19, 2044
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2044? Naraka Chaturdashi 2044 falls on Wednesday, October 19, 2044.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2044 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Tue, 18 October 2044 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Wed, 19 October 2044 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Thu, 20 October 2044 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2043 | Sat, 31 October 2043 |
| 2044 | Wed, 19 October 2044 |
| 2045 | Tue, 7 November 2045 |
| 2046 | Sun, 28 October 2046 |
| 2047 | Fri, 18 October 2047 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2044
- Diwali 2044 date — Thu, 20 October 2044
- Dhanteras 2044 date — Tue, 18 October 2044
- Govardhan Puja 2044 date — Fri, 21 October 2044
- Bhai Dooj 2044 date — Sat, 22 October 2044
- Chhath Puja 2044 date — Thu, 27 October 2044
- Skanda Sashti 2044 date — Thu, 27 October 2044
- Karva Chauth 2044 date — Mon, 10 October 2044
- Sharad Purnima 2044 date — Thu, 6 October 2044
- Tulsi Vivah 2044 date — Wed, 2 November 2044
- Kartik Purnima 2044 date — Sat, 5 November 2044
- Dussehra 2044 date — Sat, 1 October 2044
- Durga Puja 2044 date — Thu, 29 September 2044
