Naraka Chaturdashi 2082 Date — Tuesday, October 20, 2082
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2082? Naraka Chaturdashi 2082 falls on Tuesday, October 20, 2082.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2082 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Tue, 20 October 2082 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Tue, 20 October 2082 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 21 October 2082 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2081 | Fri, 31 October 2081 |
| 2082 | Tue, 20 October 2082 |
| 2083 | Mon, 8 November 2083 |
| 2084 | Sat, 28 October 2084 |
| 2085 | Wed, 17 October 2085 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2082
- Dhanteras 2082 date — Tue, 20 October 2082
- Diwali 2082 date — Wed, 21 October 2082
- Govardhan Puja 2082 date — Thu, 22 October 2082
- Bhai Dooj 2082 date — Fri, 23 October 2082
- Chhath Puja 2082 date — Mon, 26 October 2082
- Skanda Sashti 2082 date — Mon, 26 October 2082
- Karva Chauth 2082 date — Sun, 11 October 2082
- Tulsi Vivah 2082 date — Mon, 2 November 2082
- Sharad Purnima 2082 date — Tue, 6 October 2082
- Kartik Purnima 2082 date — Thu, 5 November 2082
- Dussehra 2082 date — Thu, 1 October 2082
- Durga Puja 2082 date — Tue, 29 September 2082
