Narak Chaturdashi 2072: date and puja muhurat

The second day of Diwali, also called Choti Diwali.

Dates and times for New Delhi, India

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 2073

Sunday, 29 October 2073 · Abhyang Snan 4:55 AM – 6:31 AM

Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 8:24 AM, 29 Oct – 4:37 AM, 30 Oct

Narak Chaturdashi dates 2072–2076

YearDate and muhurat
2072Wednesday, 9 November 2072 · Abhyang Snan 5:03 AM – 6:39 AM
2073Sunday, 29 October 2073 · Abhyang Snan 4:55 AM – 6:31 AM
2074Friday, 19 October 2074 · Abhyang Snan 4:48 AM – 6:24 AM
2075Thursday, 7 November 2075 · Abhyang Snan 5:01 AM – 6:37 AM
2076Monday, 26 October 2076 · Abhyang Snan 4:53 AM – 6:29 AM

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

Narak Chaturdashi 2072 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiWednesday, 9 November 2072 · Abhyang Snan 5:03 AM – 6:39 AM
MumbaiWednesday, 9 November 2072 · Abhyang Snan 5:06 AM – 6:42 AM
KolkataWednesday, 9 November 2072 · Abhyang Snan 4:09 AM – 5:45 AM
ChennaiWednesday, 9 November 2072 · Abhyang Snan 4:29 AM – 6:05 AM
BengaluruWednesday, 9 November 2072 · Abhyang Snan 4:39 AM – 6:15 AM
HyderabadWednesday, 9 November 2072 · Abhyang Snan 4:41 AM – 6:17 AM
PuneWednesday, 9 November 2072 · Abhyang Snan 5:02 AM – 6:38 AM
AhmedabadWednesday, 9 November 2072 · Abhyang Snan 5:13 AM – 6:49 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 2072?

Narak Chaturdashi is on Wednesday, 9 November 2072, by the Krishna Chaturdashi, computed for New Delhi.

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2073?

Narak Chaturdashi is on Sunday, 29 October 2073, by the Krishna Chaturdashi, computed for New Delhi.

What is the Abhyang Snan time for Narak Chaturdashi?

For New Delhi: 5:03 AM – 6:39 AM on Wednesday, 9 November. 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 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.

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2076?

Monday, 26 October 2076 · Abhyang Snan 4:53 AM – 6:29 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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