Naraka Chaturdashi 2073 Date — Sunday, October 29, 2073
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2073? Naraka Chaturdashi 2073 falls on Sunday, October 29, 2073.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2073 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 29 October 2073 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sun, 29 October 2073 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Mon, 30 October 2073 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2072 | Wed, 9 November 2072 |
| 2073 | Sun, 29 October 2073 |
| 2074 | Fri, 19 October 2074 |
| 2075 | Thu, 7 November 2075 |
| 2076 | Mon, 26 October 2076 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2073
- Dhanteras 2073 date — Sun, 29 October 2073
- Diwali 2073 date — Mon, 30 October 2073
- Govardhan Puja 2073 date — Tue, 31 October 2073
- Bhai Dooj 2073 date — Wed, 1 November 2073
- Chhath Puja 2073 date — Sun, 5 November 2073
- Skanda Sashti 2073 date — Sun, 5 November 2073
- Karva Chauth 2073 date — Fri, 20 October 2073
- Tulsi Vivah 2073 date — Sat, 11 November 2073
- Sharad Purnima 2073 date — Sun, 15 October 2073
- Kartik Purnima 2073 date — Tue, 14 November 2073
- Dussehra 2073 date — Tue, 10 October 2073
- Durga Puja 2073 date — Sun, 8 October 2073
