Naraka Chaturdashi · 2028
Falls on: Tuesday, October 17, 2028
Krishna Chaturdashi preceding Diwali, commemorating Krishna's victory over the demon Narakasura. An oil bath before sunrise (abhyanga snana) is the central observance; in Tamil Nadu and much of the south this day itself is celebrated as the principal Deepavali.
Dates and timings for Dubai.
Why this date
It is kept on the day its tithi is current at the pre-dawn moonrise in Dubai, when the ritual bath is taken.
How it is observed
- Oil bath (abhyanga snan)
- Firecrackers
Naraka Chaturdashi 2028
Krishna
- Tuesday, October 17, 2028View day panchang →Tithi window: Mon, Oct 16, 2:15 PM – Tue, Oct 17, 10:35 AM GST
Frequently asked questions
- What is Naraka Chaturdashi?
- Krishna Chaturdashi preceding Diwali, commemorating Krishna's victory over the demon Narakasura. An oil bath before sunrise (abhyanga snana) is the central observance; in Tamil Nadu and much of the south this day itself is celebrated as the principal Deepavali.
- When is Naraka Chaturdashi 2028?
- Naraka Chaturdashi falls on Tuesday, October 17, 2028.