Naraka Chaturdashi 2074 Date — Friday, October 19, 2074
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2074? Naraka Chaturdashi 2074 falls on Friday, October 19, 2074.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2074 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Thu, 18 October 2074 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Fri, 19 October 2074 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sat, 20 October 2074 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2073 | Sun, 29 October 2073 |
| 2074 | Fri, 19 October 2074 |
| 2075 | Thu, 7 November 2075 |
| 2076 | Mon, 26 October 2076 |
| 2077 | Sun, 14 November 2077 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2074
- Diwali 2074 date — Sat, 20 October 2074
- Dhanteras 2074 date — Thu, 18 October 2074
- Govardhan Puja 2074 date — Sun, 21 October 2074
- Bhai Dooj 2074 date — Mon, 22 October 2074
- Chhath Puja 2074 date — Thu, 25 October 2074
- Skanda Sashti 2074 date — Thu, 25 October 2074
- Karva Chauth 2074 date — Tue, 9 October 2074
- Tulsi Vivah 2074 date — Wed, 31 October 2074
- Sharad Purnima 2074 date — Fri, 5 October 2074
- Kartik Purnima 2074 date — Sat, 3 November 2074
- Dussehra 2074 date — Sun, 30 September 2074
- Durga Puja 2074 date — Fri, 28 September 2074
