Naraka Chaturdashi 2096 Date — Tuesday, November 13, 2096
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2096? Naraka Chaturdashi 2096 falls on Tuesday, November 13, 2096.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2096 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Mon, 12 November 2096 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Tue, 13 November 2096 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Wed, 14 November 2096 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2095 | Thu, 27 October 2095 |
| 2096 | Tue, 13 November 2096 |
| 2097 | Sun, 3 November 2097 |
| 2098 | Thu, 23 October 2098 |
| 2099 | Wed, 11 November 2099 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2096
- Diwali 2096 date — Wed, 14 November 2096
- Dhanteras 2096 date — Mon, 12 November 2096
- Govardhan Puja 2096 date — Thu, 15 November 2096
- Bhai Dooj 2096 date — Sat, 17 November 2096
- Chhath Puja 2096 date — Wed, 21 November 2096
- Skanda Sashti 2096 date — Wed, 21 November 2096
- Karva Chauth 2096 date — Sat, 3 November 2096
- Sharad Purnima 2096 date — Wed, 31 October 2096
- Tulsi Vivah 2096 date — Tue, 27 November 2096
- Kartik Purnima 2096 date — Thu, 29 November 2096
- Dussehra 2096 date — Fri, 26 October 2096
- Durga Puja 2096 date — Wed, 24 October 2096
