Narak Chaturdashi 2071: date and puja muhurat
The second day of Diwali, also called Choti Diwali.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Narak Chaturdashi 2071
Thursday, 22 October 2071 · Abhyang Snan 4:49 AM – 6:25 AM
Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 1:18 PM, 21 Oct – 11:39 AM, 22 Oct
Narak Chaturdashi 2072
Wednesday, 9 November 2072 · Abhyang Snan 5:03 AM – 6:39 AM
Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 3:16 PM, 8 Nov – 12:28 PM, 9 Nov
Narak Chaturdashi dates 2071–2075
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2071 | Thursday, 22 October 2071 · Abhyang Snan 4:49 AM – 6:25 AM |
| 2072 | Wednesday, 9 November 2072 · Abhyang Snan 5:03 AM – 6:39 AM |
| 2073 | Sunday, 29 October 2073 · Abhyang Snan 4:55 AM – 6:31 AM |
| 2074 | Friday, 19 October 2074 · Abhyang Snan 4:48 AM – 6:24 AM |
| 2075 | Thursday, 7 November 2075 · Abhyang Snan 5:01 AM – 6:37 AM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Narak Chaturdashi 2071 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Thursday, 22 October 2071 · Abhyang Snan 4:49 AM – 6:25 AM |
| Mumbai | Thursday, 22 October 2071 · Abhyang Snan 4:58 AM – 6:34 AM |
| Kolkata | Thursday, 22 October 2071 · Abhyang Snan 3:59 AM – 5:35 AM |
| Chennai | Thursday, 22 October 2071 · Abhyang Snan 4:24 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Bengaluru | Thursday, 22 October 2071 · Abhyang Snan 4:34 AM – 6:10 AM |
| Hyderabad | Thursday, 22 October 2071 · Abhyang Snan 4:34 AM – 6:10 AM |
| Pune | Thursday, 22 October 2071 · Abhyang Snan 4:54 AM – 6:30 AM |
| Ahmedabad | Thursday, 22 October 2071 · 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.
- 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 2071?
Narak Chaturdashi is on Thursday, 22 October 2071, by the Krishna Chaturdashi, computed for New Delhi.
When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2072?
Narak Chaturdashi is on Wednesday, 9 November 2072, by the Krishna Chaturdashi, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Abhyang Snan time for Narak Chaturdashi?
For New Delhi: 4:49 AM – 6:25 AM on Thursday, 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 2073?
Sunday, 29 October 2073 · Abhyang Snan 4:55 AM – 6:31 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2074?
Friday, 19 October 2074 · Abhyang Snan 4:48 AM – 6:24 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2075?
Thursday, 7 November 2075 · Abhyang Snan 5:01 AM – 6:37 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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