Narak Chaturdashi 2044: date and puja muhurat

The second day of Diwali, also called Choti Diwali.

Dates and times for New Delhi, India

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 2045

Wednesday, 8 November 2045 · Abhyang Snan 5:02 AM – 6:38 AM

Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 7:17 AM, 7 Nov – 5:08 AM, 8 Nov

Narak Chaturdashi dates 2044–2048

YearDate and muhurat
2044Wednesday, 19 October 2044 · Abhyang Snan 4:48 AM – 6:24 AM
2045Wednesday, 8 November 2045 · Abhyang Snan 5:02 AM – 6:38 AM
2046Sunday, 28 October 2046 · Abhyang Snan 4:54 AM – 6:30 AM
2047Friday, 18 October 2047 · Abhyang Snan 4:47 AM – 6:23 AM
2048Thursday, 5 November 2048 · Abhyang Snan 5:00 AM – 6:36 AM

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

Narak Chaturdashi 2044 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiWednesday, 19 October 2044 · Abhyang Snan 4:48 AM – 6:24 AM
MumbaiWednesday, 19 October 2044 · Abhyang Snan 4:57 AM – 6:33 AM
KolkataThursday, 20 October 2044 · Abhyang Snan 3:59 AM – 5:35 AM
ChennaiThursday, 20 October 2044 · Abhyang Snan 4:23 AM – 5:59 AM
BengaluruThursday, 20 October 2044 · Abhyang Snan 4:34 AM – 6:10 AM
HyderabadThursday, 20 October 2044 · Abhyang Snan 4:34 AM – 6:10 AM
PuneWednesday, 19 October 2044 · Abhyang Snan 4:53 AM – 6:29 AM
AhmedabadWednesday, 19 October 2044 · Abhyang Snan 5:02 AM – 6:38 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 2044?

Narak Chaturdashi is on Wednesday, 19 October 2044, by the Krishna Chaturdashi, computed for New Delhi.

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2045?

Narak Chaturdashi is on Wednesday, 8 November 2045, by the Krishna Chaturdashi, computed for New Delhi.

What is the Abhyang Snan time for Narak Chaturdashi?

For New Delhi: 4:48 AM – 6:24 AM on Wednesday, 19 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 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.

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2048?

Thursday, 5 November 2048 · 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.

Go further