Naraka Chaturdashi 2048 Date — Thursday, November 5, 2048
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2048? Naraka Chaturdashi 2048 falls on Thursday, November 5, 2048.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2048 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 4 November 2048 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 5 November 2048 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 6 November 2048 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2047 | Fri, 18 October 2047 |
| 2048 | Thu, 5 November 2048 |
| 2049 | Mon, 25 October 2049 |
| 2050 | Sun, 13 November 2050 |
| 2051 | Thu, 2 November 2051 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2048
- Diwali 2048 date — Fri, 6 November 2048
- Dhanteras 2048 date — Wed, 4 November 2048
- Govardhan Puja 2048 date — Sat, 7 November 2048
- Bhai Dooj 2048 date — Sat, 7 November 2048
- Chhath Puja 2048 date — Wed, 11 November 2048
- Skanda Sashti 2048 date — Wed, 11 November 2048
- Karva Chauth 2048 date — Sun, 25 October 2048
- Tulsi Vivah 2048 date — Tue, 17 November 2048
- Sharad Purnima 2048 date — Wed, 21 October 2048
- Kartik Purnima 2048 date — Fri, 20 November 2048
- Dussehra 2048 date — Fri, 16 October 2048
- Durga Puja 2048 date — Wed, 14 October 2048
