Narak Chaturdashi 2079: date and puja muhurat

The second day of Diwali, also called Choti Diwali.

Dates and times for New Delhi, India

Narak Chaturdashi 2079

Monday, 23 October 2079 · Abhyang Snan 4:50 AM – 6:26 AM

Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 10:53 PM, 22 Oct – 11:08 PM, 23 Oct

Narak Chaturdashi 2080

Sunday, 10 November 2080 · Abhyang Snan 5:04 AM – 6:40 AM

Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 10:55 PM, 9 Nov – 9:50 PM, 10 Nov

Narak Chaturdashi dates 2079–2083

YearDate and muhurat
2079Monday, 23 October 2079 · Abhyang Snan 4:50 AM – 6:26 AM
2080Sunday, 10 November 2080 · Abhyang Snan 5:04 AM – 6:40 AM
2081Friday, 31 October 2081 · Abhyang Snan 4:56 AM – 6:32 AM
2082Tuesday, 20 October 2082 · Abhyang Snan 4:48 AM – 6:24 AM
2083Tuesday, 9 November 2083 · Abhyang Snan 5:02 AM – 6:38 AM

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

Narak Chaturdashi 2079 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiMonday, 23 October 2079 · Abhyang Snan 4:50 AM – 6:26 AM
MumbaiMonday, 23 October 2079 · Abhyang Snan 4:58 AM – 6:34 AM
KolkataMonday, 23 October 2079 · Abhyang Snan 4:00 AM – 5:36 AM
ChennaiMonday, 23 October 2079 · Abhyang Snan 4:24 AM – 6:00 AM
BengaluruMonday, 23 October 2079 · Abhyang Snan 4:34 AM – 6:10 AM
HyderabadMonday, 23 October 2079 · Abhyang Snan 4:35 AM – 6:11 AM
PuneMonday, 23 October 2079 · Abhyang Snan 4:54 AM – 6:30 AM
AhmedabadMonday, 23 October 2079 · 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.

  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 2079?

Narak Chaturdashi is on Monday, 23 October 2079, by the Krishna Chaturdashi, computed for New Delhi.

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2080?

Narak Chaturdashi is on Sunday, 10 November 2080, by the Krishna Chaturdashi, computed for New Delhi.

What is the Abhyang Snan time for Narak Chaturdashi?

For New Delhi: 4:50 AM – 6:26 AM on Monday, 23 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 2081?

Friday, 31 October 2081 · Abhyang Snan 4:56 AM – 6:32 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2082?

Tuesday, 20 October 2082 · Abhyang Snan 4:48 AM – 6:24 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2083?

Tuesday, 9 November 2083 · Abhyang Snan 5:02 AM – 6:38 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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