Naraka Chaturdashi 2068 Date — Wednesday, October 24, 2068
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2068? Naraka Chaturdashi 2068 falls on Wednesday, October 24, 2068.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2068 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Tue, 23 October 2068 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Wed, 24 October 2068 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 26 October 2068 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2067 | Sat, 5 November 2067 |
| 2068 | Wed, 24 October 2068 |
| 2069 | Tue, 12 November 2069 |
| 2070 | Sat, 1 November 2070 |
| 2071 | Thu, 22 October 2071 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2068
- Dhanteras 2068 date — Tue, 23 October 2068
- Diwali 2068 date — Fri, 26 October 2068
- Govardhan Puja 2068 date — Sat, 27 October 2068
- Bhai Dooj 2068 date — Sun, 28 October 2068
- Chhath Puja 2068 date — Thu, 1 November 2068
- Skanda Sashti 2068 date — Thu, 1 November 2068
- Karva Chauth 2068 date — Sun, 14 October 2068
- Sharad Purnima 2068 date — Thu, 11 October 2068
- Tulsi Vivah 2068 date — Tue, 6 November 2068
- Kartik Purnima 2068 date — Fri, 9 November 2068
- Dussehra 2068 date — Sat, 6 October 2068
- Durga Puja 2068 date — Thu, 4 October 2068
