Narak Chaturdashi 2063: date and puja muhurat

The second day of Diwali, also called Choti Diwali.

Dates and times for New Delhi, India

Narak Chaturdashi 2063

Saturday, 20 October 2063 · Abhyang Snan 4:48 AM – 6:24 AM

Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 6:27 AM, 20 Oct – 3:18 AM, 21 Oct

Narak Chaturdashi 2064

Friday, 7 November 2064 · Abhyang Snan 5:01 AM – 6:37 AM

Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 8:44 AM, 7 Nov – 5:00 AM, 8 Nov

Narak Chaturdashi dates 2063–2067

YearDate and muhurat
2063Saturday, 20 October 2063 · Abhyang Snan 4:48 AM – 6:24 AM
2064Friday, 7 November 2064 · Abhyang Snan 5:01 AM – 6:37 AM
2065Wednesday, 28 October 2065 · Abhyang Snan 4:54 AM – 6:30 AM
2066Monday, 18 October 2066 · Abhyang Snan 4:47 AM – 6:23 AM
2067Saturday, 5 November 2067 · Abhyang Snan 4:59 AM – 6:35 AM

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

Narak Chaturdashi 2063 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiSaturday, 20 October 2063 · Abhyang Snan 4:48 AM – 6:24 AM
MumbaiSaturday, 20 October 2063 · Abhyang Snan 4:57 AM – 6:33 AM
KolkataSaturday, 20 October 2063 · Abhyang Snan 3:58 AM – 5:34 AM
ChennaiSaturday, 20 October 2063 · Abhyang Snan 4:23 AM – 5:59 AM
BengaluruSaturday, 20 October 2063 · Abhyang Snan 4:34 AM – 6:10 AM
HyderabadSaturday, 20 October 2063 · Abhyang Snan 4:34 AM – 6:10 AM
PuneSaturday, 20 October 2063 · Abhyang Snan 4:53 AM – 6:29 AM
AhmedabadSaturday, 20 October 2063 · 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 2063?

Narak Chaturdashi is on Saturday, 20 October 2063, by the Krishna Chaturdashi, computed for New Delhi.

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2064?

Narak Chaturdashi is on Friday, 7 November 2064, 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 Saturday, 20 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 2065?

Wednesday, 28 October 2065 · Abhyang Snan 4:54 AM – 6:30 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2066?

Monday, 18 October 2066 · Abhyang Snan 4:47 AM – 6:23 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2067?

Saturday, 5 November 2067 · Abhyang Snan 4:59 AM – 6:35 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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