Naraka Chaturdashi 2072 Date — Wednesday, November 9, 2072
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2072? Naraka Chaturdashi 2072 falls on Wednesday, November 9, 2072.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2072 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Tue, 8 November 2072 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Wed, 9 November 2072 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Thu, 10 November 2072 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2071 | Thu, 22 October 2071 |
| 2072 | Wed, 9 November 2072 |
| 2073 | Sun, 29 October 2073 |
| 2074 | Fri, 19 October 2074 |
| 2075 | Thu, 7 November 2075 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2072
- Diwali 2072 date — Thu, 10 November 2072
- Dhanteras 2072 date — Tue, 8 November 2072
- Govardhan Puja 2072 date — Fri, 11 November 2072
- Bhai Dooj 2072 date — Fri, 11 November 2072
- Chhath Puja 2072 date — Tue, 15 November 2072
- Skanda Sashti 2072 date — Tue, 15 November 2072
- Karva Chauth 2072 date — Mon, 31 October 2072
- Tulsi Vivah 2072 date — Tue, 22 November 2072
- Sharad Purnima 2072 date — Wed, 26 October 2072
- Kartik Purnima 2072 date — Fri, 25 November 2072
- Dussehra 2072 date — Fri, 21 October 2072
- Durga Puja 2072 date — Wed, 19 October 2072
