Naraka Chaturdashi 2046 Date — Sunday, October 28, 2046
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2046? Naraka Chaturdashi 2046 falls on Sunday, October 28, 2046.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2046 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sat, 27 October 2046 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sun, 28 October 2046 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Mon, 29 October 2046 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2045 | Tue, 7 November 2045 |
| 2046 | Sun, 28 October 2046 |
| 2047 | Fri, 18 October 2047 |
| 2048 | Thu, 5 November 2048 |
| 2049 | Mon, 25 October 2049 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2046
- Diwali 2046 date — Mon, 29 October 2046
- Dhanteras 2046 date — Sat, 27 October 2046
- Govardhan Puja 2046 date — Tue, 30 October 2046
- Bhai Dooj 2046 date — Wed, 31 October 2046
- Chhath Puja 2046 date — Sat, 3 November 2046
- Skanda Sashti 2046 date — Sat, 3 November 2046
- Karva Chauth 2046 date — Fri, 19 October 2046
- Tulsi Vivah 2046 date — Sat, 10 November 2046
- Sharad Purnima 2046 date — Sun, 14 October 2046
- Kartik Purnima 2046 date — Tue, 13 November 2046
- Dussehra 2046 date — Tue, 9 October 2046
- Durga Puja 2046 date — Sun, 7 October 2046
