Naraka Chaturdashi 2053 Date — Sunday, November 9, 2053
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2053? Naraka Chaturdashi 2053 falls on Sunday, November 9, 2053.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2053 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sat, 8 November 2053 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sun, 9 November 2053 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Mon, 10 November 2053 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2052 | Mon, 21 October 2052 |
| 2053 | Sun, 9 November 2053 |
| 2054 | Thu, 29 October 2054 |
| 2055 | Tue, 19 October 2055 |
| 2056 | Mon, 6 November 2056 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2053
- Diwali 2053 date — Mon, 10 November 2053
- Dhanteras 2053 date — Sat, 8 November 2053
- Govardhan Puja 2053 date — Tue, 11 November 2053
- Bhai Dooj 2053 date — Wed, 12 November 2053
- Chhath Puja 2053 date — Sun, 16 November 2053
- Skanda Sashti 2053 date — Sun, 16 November 2053
- Karva Chauth 2053 date — Fri, 31 October 2053
- Sharad Purnima 2053 date — Mon, 27 October 2053
- Tulsi Vivah 2053 date — Sun, 23 November 2053
- Kartik Purnima 2053 date — Tue, 25 November 2053
- Dussehra 2053 date — Wed, 22 October 2053
- Durga Puja 2053 date — Mon, 20 October 2053
