Naraka Chaturdashi 2076 Date — Monday, October 26, 2076
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2076? Naraka Chaturdashi 2076 falls on Monday, October 26, 2076.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2076 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 25 October 2076 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Mon, 26 October 2076 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Tue, 27 October 2076 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2075 | Thu, 7 November 2075 |
| 2076 | Mon, 26 October 2076 |
| 2077 | Sun, 14 November 2077 |
| 2078 | Thu, 3 November 2078 |
| 2079 | Mon, 23 October 2079 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2076
- Diwali 2076 date — Tue, 27 October 2076
- Dhanteras 2076 date — Sun, 25 October 2076
- Govardhan Puja 2076 date — Wed, 28 October 2076
- Bhai Dooj 2076 date — Thu, 29 October 2076
- Chhath Puja 2076 date — Mon, 2 November 2076
- Skanda Sashti 2076 date — Mon, 2 November 2076
- Karva Chauth 2076 date — Fri, 16 October 2076
- Tulsi Vivah 2076 date — Sun, 8 November 2076
- Sharad Purnima 2076 date — Mon, 12 October 2076
- Kartik Purnima 2076 date — Tue, 10 November 2076
- Dussehra 2076 date — Thu, 8 October 2076
- Durga Puja 2076 date — Tue, 6 October 2076
