Narak Chaturdashi 2033: date and puja muhurat

The second day of Diwali, also called Choti Diwali.

Dates and times for New Delhi, India

Narak Chaturdashi 2033

Saturday, 22 October 2033 · Abhyang Snan 4:50 AM – 6:26 AM

Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 7:36 AM, 21 Oct – 10:18 AM, 22 Oct

Narak Chaturdashi 2034

Thursday, 9 November 2034 · Abhyang Snan 5:02 AM – 6:38 AM

Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 2:04 AM, 9 Nov – 4:20 AM, 10 Nov

Narak Chaturdashi dates 2033–2037

YearDate and muhurat
2033Saturday, 22 October 2033 · Abhyang Snan 4:50 AM – 6:26 AM
2034Thursday, 9 November 2034 · Abhyang Snan 5:02 AM – 6:38 AM
2035Tuesday, 30 October 2035 · Abhyang Snan 4:55 AM – 6:31 AM
2036Saturday, 18 October 2036 · Abhyang Snan 4:47 AM – 6:23 AM
2037Friday, 6 November 2037 · Abhyang Snan 5:00 AM – 6:36 AM

Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

Narak Chaturdashi 2033 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiSaturday, 22 October 2033 · Abhyang Snan 4:50 AM – 6:26 AM
MumbaiSaturday, 22 October 2033 · Abhyang Snan 4:58 AM – 6:34 AM
KolkataSaturday, 22 October 2033 · Abhyang Snan 3:59 AM – 5:35 AM
ChennaiSaturday, 22 October 2033 · Abhyang Snan 4:24 AM – 6:00 AM
BengaluruSaturday, 22 October 2033 · Abhyang Snan 4:34 AM – 6:10 AM
HyderabadSaturday, 22 October 2033 · Abhyang Snan 4:34 AM – 6:10 AM
PuneSaturday, 22 October 2033 · Abhyang Snan 4:54 AM – 6:30 AM
AhmedabadSaturday, 22 October 2033 · Abhyang Snan 5:03 AM – 6:39 AM

The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.

What it is

The second day of Diwali, also called Choti Diwali. It recalls Krishna's victory over the demon Narakasura.

Why it matters

Krishna's victory over Narakasura, celebrated with an early bath and lamps.

How it is traditionally kept

An oil bath (abhyang snan) before sunrise, lamps in the evening, and preparations for Diwali.

  1. Wake before dawn and take an oil bath (abhyang snan)
  2. Light lamps at home
  3. Burst crackers or celebrate with family, as local custom has it
  4. Share festive food

Across India

Choti Diwali in the north; in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka it is the main Deepavali day.

Questions

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2033?

Narak Chaturdashi is on Saturday, 22 October 2033, by the Krishna Chaturdashi, computed for New Delhi.

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2034?

Narak Chaturdashi is on Thursday, 9 November 2034, by the Krishna Chaturdashi, computed for New Delhi.

What is the Abhyang Snan time for Narak Chaturdashi?

For New Delhi: 4:50 AM – 6:26 AM on Saturday, 22 October. Times differ a little between cities.

What is Narak Chaturdashi?

The second day of Diwali, also called Choti Diwali. It recalls Krishna's victory over the demon Narakasura.

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2035?

Tuesday, 30 October 2035 · Abhyang Snan 4:55 AM – 6:31 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2036?

Saturday, 18 October 2036 · Abhyang Snan 4:47 AM – 6:23 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2037?

Friday, 6 November 2037 · Abhyang Snan 5:00 AM – 6:36 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

How is Narak Chaturdashi celebrated across India?

Choti Diwali in the north; in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka it is the main Deepavali day.

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