Naraka Chaturdashi 2049 Date — Monday, October 25, 2049
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2049? Naraka Chaturdashi 2049 falls on Monday, October 25, 2049.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2049 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 24 October 2049 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Mon, 25 October 2049 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Tue, 26 October 2049 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2048 | Thu, 5 November 2048 |
| 2049 | Mon, 25 October 2049 |
| 2050 | Sun, 13 November 2050 |
| 2051 | Thu, 2 November 2051 |
| 2052 | Mon, 21 October 2052 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2049
- Diwali 2049 date — Tue, 26 October 2049
- Dhanteras 2049 date — Sun, 24 October 2049
- Govardhan Puja 2049 date — Wed, 27 October 2049
- Bhai Dooj 2049 date — Thu, 28 October 2049
- Chhath Puja 2049 date — Mon, 1 November 2049
- Skanda Sashti 2049 date — Mon, 1 November 2049
- Karva Chauth 2049 date — Thu, 14 October 2049
- Tulsi Vivah 2049 date — Sat, 6 November 2049
- Sharad Purnima 2049 date — Mon, 11 October 2049
- Kartik Purnima 2049 date — Tue, 9 November 2049
- Dussehra 2049 date — Wed, 6 October 2049
- Durga Puja 2049 date — Mon, 4 October 2049
