Naraka Chaturdashi 2051 Date — Thursday, November 2, 2051
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2051? Naraka Chaturdashi 2051 falls on Thursday, November 2, 2051.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2051 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 1 November 2051 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 2 November 2051 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 3 November 2051 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2050 | Sun, 13 November 2050 |
| 2051 | Thu, 2 November 2051 |
| 2052 | Mon, 21 October 2052 |
| 2053 | Sun, 9 November 2053 |
| 2054 | Thu, 29 October 2054 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2051
- Diwali 2051 date — Fri, 3 November 2051
- Dhanteras 2051 date — Wed, 1 November 2051
- Govardhan Puja 2051 date — Sat, 4 November 2051
- Bhai Dooj 2051 date — Sun, 5 November 2051
- Chhath Puja 2051 date — Thu, 9 November 2051
- Skanda Sashti 2051 date — Thu, 9 November 2051
- Karva Chauth 2051 date — Mon, 23 October 2051
- Tulsi Vivah 2051 date — Wed, 15 November 2051
- Sharad Purnima 2051 date — Thu, 19 October 2051
- Kartik Purnima 2051 date — Sat, 18 November 2051
- Dussehra 2051 date — Sun, 15 October 2051
- Durga Puja 2051 date — Fri, 13 October 2051
