Naraka Chaturdashi 2085 Date — Wednesday, October 17, 2085
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2085? Naraka Chaturdashi 2085 falls on Wednesday, October 17, 2085.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2085 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Tue, 16 October 2085 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Wed, 17 October 2085 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Thu, 18 October 2085 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2084 | Sat, 28 October 2084 |
| 2085 | Wed, 17 October 2085 |
| 2086 | Tue, 5 November 2086 |
| 2087 | Sat, 25 October 2087 |
| 2088 | Fri, 12 November 2088 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2085
- Diwali 2085 date — Thu, 18 October 2085
- Dhanteras 2085 date — Tue, 16 October 2085
- Govardhan Puja 2085 date — Fri, 19 October 2085
- Bhai Dooj 2085 date — Sat, 20 October 2085
- Chhath Puja 2085 date — Wed, 24 October 2085
- Skanda Sashti 2085 date — Wed, 24 October 2085
- Karva Chauth 2085 date — Sat, 6 October 2085
- Tulsi Vivah 2085 date — Tue, 30 October 2085
- Sharad Purnima 2085 date — Wed, 3 October 2085
- Kartik Purnima 2085 date — Thu, 1 November 2085
- Dussehra 2085 date — Sat, 29 September 2085
- Durga Puja 2085 date — Thu, 27 September 2085
