Naraka Chaturdashi 2061 Date — Thursday, November 10, 2061
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2061? Naraka Chaturdashi 2061 falls on Thursday, November 10, 2061.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2061 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 9 November 2061 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 10 November 2061 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sat, 12 November 2061 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2060 | Sat, 23 October 2060 |
| 2061 | Thu, 10 November 2061 |
| 2062 | Tue, 31 October 2062 |
| 2063 | Sat, 20 October 2063 |
| 2064 | Fri, 7 November 2064 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2061
- Dhanteras 2061 date — Wed, 9 November 2061
- Diwali 2061 date — Sat, 12 November 2061
- Govardhan Puja 2061 date — Sun, 13 November 2061
- Bhai Dooj 2061 date — Mon, 14 November 2061
- Chhath Puja 2061 date — Fri, 18 November 2061
- Skanda Sashti 2061 date — Fri, 18 November 2061
- Karva Chauth 2061 date — Tue, 1 November 2061
- Sharad Purnima 2061 date — Fri, 28 October 2061
- Tulsi Vivah 2061 date — Thu, 24 November 2061
- Dussehra 2061 date — Mon, 24 October 2061
- Kartik Purnima 2061 date — Sun, 27 November 2061
- Durga Puja 2061 date — Sat, 22 October 2061
