Naraka Chaturdashi 2071 Date — Thursday, October 22, 2071
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2071? Naraka Chaturdashi 2071 falls on Thursday, October 22, 2071.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2071 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 21 October 2071 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 22 October 2071 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 23 October 2071 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2070 | Sat, 1 November 2070 |
| 2071 | Thu, 22 October 2071 |
| 2072 | Wed, 9 November 2072 |
| 2073 | Sun, 29 October 2073 |
| 2074 | Fri, 19 October 2074 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2071
- Diwali 2071 date — Fri, 23 October 2071
- Dhanteras 2071 date — Wed, 21 October 2071
- Govardhan Puja 2071 date — Sat, 24 October 2071
- Bhai Dooj 2071 date — Sun, 25 October 2071
- Chhath Puja 2071 date — Thu, 29 October 2071
- Skanda Sashti 2071 date — Thu, 29 October 2071
- Karva Chauth 2071 date — Tue, 13 October 2071
- Sharad Purnima 2071 date — Fri, 9 October 2071
- Tulsi Vivah 2071 date — Wed, 4 November 2071
- Kartik Purnima 2071 date — Sat, 7 November 2071
- Dussehra 2071 date — Sat, 3 October 2071
- Durga Puja 2071 date — Thu, 1 October 2071
