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

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

Narak Chaturdashi story

Narak Chaturdashi marks the second-day celebration the five-day-long Diwali celebration. Although the date may vary every year according to the Hindu calendar. Narak Chaturdashi celebrates the killing of Narakasura done by Lord Krishna and Goddess Kali. This auspicious day celebrates this victory of the 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 the major rituals followed by many.

Narak Chaturdashi: How is it celebrated?

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

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Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated by offering various items and performing certain rituals. The 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 the Pooja. The rituals involved in Kali Chaudas another name for Narak Chaturdashi strongly suggests that it is the harvest season. Hence offerings are prepared from fresh harvests that are available.

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