Naraka Chaturdashi 2056 Date — Monday, November 6, 2056
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2056? Naraka Chaturdashi 2056 falls on Monday, November 6, 2056.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2056 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 5 November 2056 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Mon, 6 November 2056 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Tue, 7 November 2056 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2055 | Tue, 19 October 2055 |
| 2056 | Mon, 6 November 2056 |
| 2057 | Sat, 27 October 2057 |
| 2058 | Fri, 15 November 2058 |
| 2059 | Tue, 4 November 2059 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2056
- Diwali 2056 date — Tue, 7 November 2056
- Dhanteras 2056 date — Sun, 5 November 2056
- Govardhan Puja 2056 date — Wed, 8 November 2056
- Bhai Dooj 2056 date — Thu, 9 November 2056
- Chhath Puja 2056 date — Sun, 12 November 2056
- Skanda Sashti 2056 date — Sun, 12 November 2056
- Karva Chauth 2056 date — Fri, 27 October 2056
- Tulsi Vivah 2056 date — Sat, 18 November 2056
- Sharad Purnima 2056 date — Mon, 23 October 2056
- Kartik Purnima 2056 date — Wed, 22 November 2056
- Dussehra 2056 date — Wed, 18 October 2056
- Durga Puja 2056 date — Mon, 16 October 2056
