Narak Chaturdashi 2083: date and puja muhurat

The second day of Diwali, also called Choti Diwali.

Dates and times for New Delhi, India

Narak Chaturdashi 2083

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

Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 8:26 AM, 8 Nov – 5:17 AM, 9 Nov

Narak Chaturdashi 2084

Saturday, 28 October 2084 · Abhyang Snan 4:54 AM – 6:30 AM

Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 5:32 PM, 27 Oct – 4:42 PM, 28 Oct

Narak Chaturdashi dates 2083–2087

YearDate and muhurat
2083Tuesday, 9 November 2083 · Abhyang Snan 5:02 AM – 6:38 AM
2084Saturday, 28 October 2084 · Abhyang Snan 4:54 AM – 6:30 AM
2085Wednesday, 17 October 2085 · Abhyang Snan 4:47 AM – 6:23 AM
2086Tuesday, 5 November 2086 · Abhyang Snan 4:59 AM – 6:35 AM
2087Saturday, 25 October 2087 · Abhyang Snan 4:52 AM – 6:28 AM

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

Narak Chaturdashi 2083 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiTuesday, 9 November 2083 · Abhyang Snan 5:02 AM – 6:38 AM
MumbaiTuesday, 9 November 2083 · Abhyang Snan 5:06 AM – 6:42 AM
KolkataTuesday, 9 November 2083 · Abhyang Snan 4:09 AM – 5:45 AM
ChennaiTuesday, 9 November 2083 · Abhyang Snan 4:29 AM – 6:05 AM
BengaluruTuesday, 9 November 2083 · Abhyang Snan 4:39 AM – 6:15 AM
HyderabadTuesday, 9 November 2083 · Abhyang Snan 4:41 AM – 6:17 AM
PuneTuesday, 9 November 2083 · Abhyang Snan 5:01 AM – 6:37 AM
AhmedabadTuesday, 9 November 2083 · 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 2083?

Narak Chaturdashi is on Tuesday, 9 November 2083, by the Krishna Chaturdashi, computed for New Delhi.

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2084?

Narak Chaturdashi is on Saturday, 28 October 2084, by the Krishna Chaturdashi, computed for New Delhi.

What is the Abhyang Snan time for Narak Chaturdashi?

For New Delhi: 5:02 AM – 6:38 AM on Tuesday, 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 2085?

Wednesday, 17 October 2085 · Abhyang Snan 4:47 AM – 6:23 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2086?

Tuesday, 5 November 2086 · Abhyang Snan 4:59 AM – 6:35 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2087?

Saturday, 25 October 2087 · Abhyang Snan 4:52 AM – 6:28 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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