Narak Chaturdashi 2087: date and puja muhurat

The second day of Diwali, also called Choti Diwali.

Dates and times for New Delhi, India

Narak Chaturdashi 2087

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

Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 12:51 PM, 24 Oct – 2:45 PM, 25 Oct

Narak Chaturdashi 2088

Friday, 12 November 2088 · Abhyang Snan 5:05 AM – 6:41 AM

Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 9:49 AM, 11 Nov – 10:43 AM, 12 Nov

Narak Chaturdashi dates 2087–2091

YearDate and muhurat
2087Saturday, 25 October 2087 · Abhyang Snan 4:52 AM – 6:28 AM
2088Friday, 12 November 2088 · Abhyang Snan 5:05 AM – 6:41 AM
2089Tuesday, 1 November 2089 · Abhyang Snan 4:57 AM – 6:33 AM
2090Sunday, 22 October 2090 · Abhyang Snan 4:50 AM – 6:26 AM
2091Saturday, 10 November 2091 · Abhyang Snan 5:03 AM – 6:39 AM

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

Narak Chaturdashi 2087 in major cities

CityDate and muhurat
New DelhiSaturday, 25 October 2087 · Abhyang Snan 4:52 AM – 6:28 AM
MumbaiSaturday, 25 October 2087 · Abhyang Snan 4:59 AM – 6:35 AM
KolkataSaturday, 25 October 2087 · Abhyang Snan 4:01 AM – 5:37 AM
ChennaiSaturday, 25 October 2087 · Abhyang Snan 4:24 AM – 6:00 AM
BengaluruSaturday, 25 October 2087 · Abhyang Snan 4:35 AM – 6:11 AM
HyderabadSaturday, 25 October 2087 · Abhyang Snan 4:35 AM – 6:11 AM
PuneSaturday, 25 October 2087 · Abhyang Snan 4:55 AM – 6:31 AM
AhmedabadSaturday, 25 October 2087 · Abhyang Snan 5:04 AM – 6:40 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 2087?

Narak Chaturdashi is on Saturday, 25 October 2087, by the Krishna Chaturdashi, computed for New Delhi.

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2088?

Narak Chaturdashi is on Friday, 12 November 2088, by the Krishna Chaturdashi, computed for New Delhi.

What is the Abhyang Snan time for Narak Chaturdashi?

For New Delhi: 4:52 AM – 6:28 AM on Saturday, 25 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 2089?

Tuesday, 1 November 2089 · Abhyang Snan 4:57 AM – 6:33 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2090?

Sunday, 22 October 2090 · Abhyang Snan 4:50 AM – 6:26 AM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2091?

Saturday, 10 November 2091 · Abhyang Snan 5:03 AM – 6:39 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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