Naraka Chaturdashi 2079 Date — Monday, October 23, 2079
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2079? Naraka Chaturdashi 2079 falls on Monday, October 23, 2079.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2079 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sun, 22 October 2079 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Mon, 23 October 2079 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Tue, 24 October 2079 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2078 | Thu, 3 November 2078 |
| 2079 | Mon, 23 October 2079 |
| 2080 | Sun, 10 November 2080 |
| 2081 | Fri, 31 October 2081 |
| 2082 | Tue, 20 October 2082 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2079
- Diwali 2079 date — Tue, 24 October 2079
- Dhanteras 2079 date — Sun, 22 October 2079
- Govardhan Puja 2079 date — Wed, 25 October 2079
- Bhai Dooj 2079 date — Thu, 26 October 2079
- Chhath Puja 2079 date — Tue, 31 October 2079
- Skanda Sashti 2079 date — Tue, 31 October 2079
- Karva Chauth 2079 date — Sat, 14 October 2079
- Sharad Purnima 2079 date — Tue, 10 October 2079
- Tulsi Vivah 2079 date — Mon, 6 November 2079
- Kartik Purnima 2079 date — Thu, 9 November 2079
- Dussehra 2079 date — Thu, 5 October 2079
- Durga Puja 2079 date — Tue, 3 October 2079
