Naraka Chaturdashi 2047 Date — Friday, October 18, 2047
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2047? Naraka Chaturdashi 2047 falls on Friday, October 18, 2047.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2047 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Thu, 17 October 2047 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Fri, 18 October 2047 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sat, 19 October 2047 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2046 | Sun, 28 October 2046 |
| 2047 | Fri, 18 October 2047 |
| 2048 | Thu, 5 November 2048 |
| 2049 | Mon, 25 October 2049 |
| 2050 | Sun, 13 November 2050 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2047
- Diwali 2047 date — Sat, 19 October 2047
- Dhanteras 2047 date — Thu, 17 October 2047
- Govardhan Puja 2047 date — Sat, 19 October 2047
- Bhai Dooj 2047 date — Sun, 20 October 2047
- Chhath Puja 2047 date — Thu, 24 October 2047
- Skanda Sashti 2047 date — Thu, 24 October 2047
- Karva Chauth 2047 date — Tue, 8 October 2047
- Tulsi Vivah 2047 date — Wed, 30 October 2047
- Sharad Purnima 2047 date — Thu, 3 October 2047
- Kartik Purnima 2047 date — Sat, 2 November 2047
- Dussehra 2047 date — Sat, 28 September 2047
- Durga Puja 2047 date — Thu, 26 September 2047
