Narak Chaturdashi: The story of Lord Krishna & Goddess Kaali's triumph

Narak Chaturdashi marks second in five-day celebration of Diwali. Narak Chaturdashi is also kwn as Kali Chaudas, Roop Chaudas, Choti Diwali, Naraka Nivaran Chaturdashi or Bhoot Chaturdashi. It falls on 14th day of Krishna Paksha in Hindu calendar in month of Karthik. Although day triumph of good over evil, very few people aware of reason why this is considered important. Re more to kw story about Narak Chaturdashi.

Narak Chaturdashi story

Narak Chaturdashi marks second-day celebration five-day-long Diwali celebration. Although date may vary every year according to Hindu calendar. Narak Chaturdashi celebrates killing of Narakasura done by Lord Krishna and Goddess Kali. This auspicious day celebrates this victory of good over evil with great pomp. It is believed that Lord Krishna, after killing Narakasura took an oil bath. Hence taking an oil bath as a ritual on this day is considered auspicious and is one of major rituals followed by many.

Narak Chaturdashi: How is it celebrated?

Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated for triumph of good over evil, hence maximum rituals involved in this day are an attempt to ward off evil energy and negativity. re are several rituals observed during this day. One of major rituals is taking an oil bath before sunrise as Lord Krishna did same after killing Narakasura. Taking an oil bath is an attempt to seek maximum blessings by devotees. Narak Chaturdashi goes by various names and hence rituals also differ in different parts of country. In rrn India, it is celebrated as Chhoti Diwali. In South India, it is celebrated as Tamil Deepavali. In Maharashtra, devotees celebrate this day with ritual of Abhyanga Snan.

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Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated by offering various items and performing certain rituals. puja performed on this day involves oil, flowers and sandalwood. Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laxmi are worshipped on this day. Coconuts are offered to Lord Hanuman as a part of Pooja. rituals involved in Kali Chaudas ar name for Narak Chaturdashi strongly suggests that it is harvest season. Hence offerings are prepared from fresh harvests that are available.

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