Naraka Chaturdashi 2066 Date — Monday, October 18, 2066
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2066? Naraka Chaturdashi 2066 falls on Monday, October 18, 2066.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2066 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 17 October 2066 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Mon, 18 October 2066 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Tue, 19 October 2066 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2065 | Wed, 28 October 2065 |
| 2066 | Mon, 18 October 2066 |
| 2067 | Sat, 5 November 2067 |
| 2068 | Wed, 24 October 2068 |
| 2069 | Tue, 12 November 2069 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2066
- Diwali 2066 date — Tue, 19 October 2066
- Dhanteras 2066 date — Sun, 17 October 2066
- Govardhan Puja 2066 date — Tue, 19 October 2066
- Bhai Dooj 2066 date — Wed, 20 October 2066
- Chhath Puja 2066 date — Sun, 24 October 2066
- Skanda Sashti 2066 date — Sun, 24 October 2066
- Karva Chauth 2066 date — Thu, 7 October 2066
- Tulsi Vivah 2066 date — Sat, 30 October 2066
- Sharad Purnima 2066 date — Sun, 3 October 2066
- Kartik Purnima 2066 date — Tue, 2 November 2066
- Dussehra 2066 date — Tue, 28 September 2066
- Durga Puja 2066 date — Mon, 27 September 2066
