Naraka Chaturdashi 2086 Date — Tuesday, November 5, 2086
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2086? Naraka Chaturdashi 2086 falls on Tuesday, November 5, 2086.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2086 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Mon, 4 November 2086 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Tue, 5 November 2086 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 6 November 2086 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2085 | Wed, 17 October 2085 |
| 2086 | Tue, 5 November 2086 |
| 2087 | Sat, 25 October 2087 |
| 2088 | Fri, 12 November 2088 |
| 2089 | Tue, 1 November 2089 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2086
- Diwali 2086 date — Wed, 6 November 2086
- Dhanteras 2086 date — Mon, 4 November 2086
- Govardhan Puja 2086 date — Thu, 7 November 2086
- Bhai Dooj 2086 date — Fri, 8 November 2086
- Chhath Puja 2086 date — Tue, 12 November 2086
- Skanda Sashti 2086 date — Tue, 12 November 2086
- Karva Chauth 2086 date — Fri, 25 October 2086
- Tulsi Vivah 2086 date — Mon, 18 November 2086
- Sharad Purnima 2086 date — Tue, 22 October 2086
- Kartik Purnima 2086 date — Wed, 20 November 2086
- Dussehra 2086 date — Fri, 18 October 2086
- Durga Puja 2086 date — Wed, 16 October 2086
