Naraka Chaturdashi 2098 Date — Thursday, October 23, 2098
When is Naraka Chaturdashi in 2098? Naraka Chaturdashi 2098 falls on Thursday, October 23, 2098.
Observance: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Naraka Chaturdashi 2098 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Wed, 22 October 2098 | |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Thu, 23 October 2098 | Main day |
| Diwali — Lakshmi Puja | Fri, 24 October 2098 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 2098
- Diwali 2098 date — Fri, 24 October 2098
- Dhanteras 2098 date — Wed, 22 October 2098
- Govardhan Puja 2098 date — Sat, 25 October 2098
- Bhai Dooj 2098 date — Sun, 26 October 2098
- Chhath Puja 2098 date — Thu, 30 October 2098
- Skanda Sashti 2098 date — Thu, 30 October 2098
- Karva Chauth 2098 date — Tue, 14 October 2098
- Sharad Purnima 2098 date — Fri, 10 October 2098
- Tulsi Vivah 2098 date — Wed, 5 November 2098
- Kartik Purnima 2098 date — Sat, 8 November 2098
- Dussehra 2098 date — Sat, 4 October 2098
- Durga Puja 2098 date — Thu, 2 October 2098
