Narak Chaturdashi 2005 datemay vary

About Narak Chaturdashi

Chhoti Diwali, the day before the main Diwali night, recalling Krishna’s victory over Narakasura. Many take an oil bath before dawn. In Nepal it is Kukur Tihar, the day dogs are honoured.

Narak Chaturdashi 2005 in other cities

The day follows the tithi at each place, so it is not always the same everywhere.

Festival days are worked out from the tithi for each place. They can fall a day apart between regions, traditions and countries, and public holidays are set by each country’s own authority, so please confirm with your local calendar. In Nepal, festival days and public holidays are fixed each year by the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti and the government.

Questions people ask

When is Narak Chaturdashi in 2005?

In New Delhi, Narak Chaturdashi 2005 falls on Monday, 31 October 2005. The day can differ by region and tradition.

Is Narak Chaturdashi 2005 on the same date everywhere?

Not always. The day follows the tithi at each place, so it can fall a day apart. Among the cities listed here, Kathmandu, Varanasi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata have a different date from New Delhi.

Is Narak Chaturdashi a public holiday?

That depends on the country and state. Public holidays are set by each country’s own authority, and in Nepal by the government on the advice of the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti. Please check the official holiday list where you live.