Narak Chaturdashi 2043: date and puja muhurat
The second day of Diwali, also called Choti Diwali.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Narak Chaturdashi 2043
Saturday, 31 October 2043 · Abhyang Snan 4:55 AM – 6:31 AM
Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 9:34 PM, 30 Oct – 11:22 PM, 31 Oct
Narak Chaturdashi 2044
Wednesday, 19 October 2044 · Abhyang Snan 4:48 AM – 6:24 AM
Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 6:20 AM, 19 Oct – 5:31 AM, 20 Oct
Narak Chaturdashi dates 2043–2047
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2043 | Saturday, 31 October 2043 · Abhyang Snan 4:55 AM – 6:31 AM |
| 2044 | Wednesday, 19 October 2044 · Abhyang Snan 4:48 AM – 6:24 AM |
| 2045 | Wednesday, 8 November 2045 · Abhyang Snan 5:02 AM – 6:38 AM |
| 2046 | Sunday, 28 October 2046 · Abhyang Snan 4:54 AM – 6:30 AM |
| 2047 | Friday, 18 October 2047 · Abhyang Snan 4:47 AM – 6:23 AM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Narak Chaturdashi 2043 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Saturday, 31 October 2043 · Abhyang Snan 4:55 AM – 6:31 AM |
| Mumbai | Saturday, 31 October 2043 · Abhyang Snan 5:02 AM – 6:38 AM |
| Kolkata | Saturday, 31 October 2043 · Abhyang Snan 4:04 AM – 5:40 AM |
| Chennai | Saturday, 31 October 2043 · Abhyang Snan 4:26 AM – 6:02 AM |
| Bengaluru | Saturday, 31 October 2043 · Abhyang Snan 4:36 AM – 6:12 AM |
| Hyderabad | Saturday, 31 October 2043 · Abhyang Snan 4:37 AM – 6:13 AM |
| Pune | Saturday, 31 October 2043 · Abhyang Snan 4:57 AM – 6:33 AM |
| Ahmedabad | Saturday, 31 October 2043 · Abhyang Snan 5:07 AM – 6:43 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.
- Wake before dawn and take an oil bath (abhyang snan)
- Light lamps at home
- Burst crackers or celebrate with family, as local custom has it
- 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 2043?
Narak Chaturdashi is on Saturday, 31 October 2043, by the Krishna Chaturdashi, computed for New Delhi.
When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2044?
Narak Chaturdashi is on Wednesday, 19 October 2044, by the Krishna Chaturdashi, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Abhyang Snan time for Narak Chaturdashi?
For New Delhi: 4:55 AM – 6:31 AM on Saturday, 31 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 2045?
Wednesday, 8 November 2045 · Abhyang Snan 5:02 AM – 6:38 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2046?
Sunday, 28 October 2046 · Abhyang Snan 4:54 AM – 6:30 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2047?
Friday, 18 October 2047 · Abhyang Snan 4:47 AM – 6:23 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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