We all are exited for the festival of lights ‘Diwali’. Diwali, is part of a five-day long festival that begins from Dhanteras, to Naraka Chaturdasi (Chhoti Diwali), Diwali, Padva and ends with Bhai Dooj. Narak Chaturdesi is commemorated as Chhoti Diwali, as it is known to us.  In some part Naraka Chaturdashi is also known as Roop Chaturdashi, people celebrate the day by lighting up their homes as they wait for the main day. There are many legends associated with the day.

This day is celebrated as Choti Diwali in Northern India and Tamil Diwali in South India. In Maharashtra, devotees celebrate this day as Abhyang Snan. Men, women and children alike wear new clothes, decorate their homes and enjoy delicious delicacies with their family and friends.

Story of Narak Chaturdashi

Narak Chaturdashi is observed on the 14th day or Chaturdashi tithi of the hindu calendar of Kartik Krishna Paksha. According to mythology, Lord Krishna and Goddess Kali ended the evil deeds of Narakasura by killing him. This festival commemorates their victory. It is believed that Lord Krishna after killing the demon, during the time of Brahma  Mahurutra, took oil bath.  Narak Chaturdashi is an auspicious day to ward off all evil and negative energies from one’s life. It is a day of new beginnings when we get rid of our laziness and set the foundation of a bright and prosperous future.

Narak Chaturdasi Mahurat

Kartik Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi date starts - 23 October 2022, 06:03 in the evening Kartik Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi date ends - 24 October 2022, 05:27 pm. Narak Chaturdashi will be celebrated on 24th October on the basis of Udayatithi. Abhyanga Snan Muhurta - 05:08 am - 06:31 am (24 October 2022)

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