Naraka Chaturdashi 2081 Date — Friday, October 31, 2081
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2081? Naraka Chaturdashi 2081 falls on Friday, October 31, 2081.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2081 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Thu, 30 October 2081 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Fri, 31 October 2081 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Sat, 1 November 2081 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2080 | Sun, 10 November 2080 |
| 2081 | Fri, 31 October 2081 |
| 2082 | Tue, 20 October 2082 |
| 2083 | Mon, 8 November 2083 |
| 2084 | Sat, 28 October 2084 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2081
- Diwali 2081 date — Sat, 1 November 2081
- Dhanteras 2081 date — Thu, 30 October 2081
- Govardhan Puja 2081 date — Sat, 1 November 2081
- Bhai Dooj 2081 date — Sun, 2 November 2081
- Chhath Puja 2081 date — Thu, 6 November 2081
- Skanda Sashti 2081 date — Thu, 6 November 2081
- Karva Chauth 2081 date — Tue, 21 October 2081
- Tulsi Vivah 2081 date — Thu, 13 November 2081
- Sharad Purnima 2081 date — Fri, 17 October 2081
- Kartik Purnima 2081 date — Sun, 16 November 2081
- Dussehra 2081 date — Sun, 12 October 2081
- Durga Puja 2081 date — Fri, 10 October 2081
