Naraka Chaturdashi 2097 Date — Sunday, November 3, 2097
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2097? Naraka Chaturdashi 2097 falls on Sunday, November 3, 2097.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2097 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Sat, 2 November 2097 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Sun, 3 November 2097 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Mon, 4 November 2097 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2096 | Tue, 13 November 2096 |
| 2097 | Sun, 3 November 2097 |
| 2098 | Thu, 23 October 2098 |
| 2099 | Wed, 11 November 2099 |
| 2100 | Mon, 1 November 2100 |
Hindu festivals around Naraka Chaturdashi 2097
- Diwali 2097 date — Mon, 4 November 2097
- Dhanteras 2097 date — Sat, 2 November 2097
- Govardhan Puja 2097 date — Tue, 5 November 2097
- Bhai Dooj 2097 date — Wed, 6 November 2097
- Chhath Puja 2097 date — Sun, 10 November 2097
- Skanda Sashti 2097 date — Sun, 10 November 2097
- Karva Chauth 2097 date — Thu, 24 October 2097
- Sharad Purnima 2097 date — Mon, 21 October 2097
- Tulsi Vivah 2097 date — Sat, 16 November 2097
- Kartik Purnima 2097 date — Tue, 19 November 2097
- Dussehra 2097 date — Wed, 16 October 2097
- Durga Puja 2097 date — Sun, 13 October 2097
