Naraka Chaturdashi 2052 Date — Monday, October 21, 2052
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2052? Naraka Chaturdashi 2052 falls on Monday, October 21, 2052.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2052 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 20 October 2052 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Mon, 21 October 2052 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Tue, 22 October 2052 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2051 | Thu, 2 November 2051 |
| 2052 | Mon, 21 October 2052 |
| 2053 | Sun, 9 November 2053 |
| 2054 | Thu, 29 October 2054 |
| 2055 | Tue, 19 October 2055 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2052
- Diwali 2052 date — Tue, 22 October 2052
- Dhanteras 2052 date — Sun, 20 October 2052
- Govardhan Puja 2052 date — Wed, 23 October 2052
- Bhai Dooj 2052 date — Thu, 24 October 2052
- Chhath Puja 2052 date — Tue, 29 October 2052
- Skanda Sashti 2052 date — Tue, 29 October 2052
- Karva Chauth 2052 date — Fri, 11 October 2052
- Sharad Purnima 2052 date — Tue, 8 October 2052
- Tulsi Vivah 2052 date — Mon, 4 November 2052
- Kartik Purnima 2052 date — Wed, 6 November 2052
- Dussehra 2052 date — Thu, 3 October 2052
- Durga Puja 2052 date — Tue, 1 October 2052
