Narak Chaturdashi 2024: Know Date, Time, Significance and All About This Auspicious Day
Narak Chaturdashi falls a day before Diwali and is also known as Choti Diwali. This day is dedicated to Yama, the god of death. Know about this day in detail:
Narak Chaturdashi 2024: Narak Chaturdashi is also known as Choti Diwali or Narak Chaudas which is observed a day before Diwali. This day is dedicated to the worship of Lord Krishna and Yama, the god of death. According to belief, lighting a diya in honor of Yama on Narak Chaturdashi protects devotees from experiencing Yamalok (the realm of Yama) and guards against untimely death. Bathing on this day, known as Abhyanga Snan, is also said to protect one from facing hell.
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Narak Chaturdashi 2024 Date And Auspicious Timing
There is some confusion over the date of Narak Chaturdashi due to overlapping lunar phases. In 2024, the Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi begins at 1:15 PM on October 30 and ends at 3:52 PM on October 31. The Narak Chaturdashi rituals will primarily be observed on October 30, 2024. Traditionally, the diya for Yama is lit during the Pradosh Kaal (dusk hours).
Key Timings On Narak Chaturdashi 2024:
- Yama Diya: 5:30 PM to 7:02 PM (October 30)
- Abhyanga Snan: 5:20 AM to 6:32 AM (October 31)
Rituals To Perform On Narak Chaturdashi
- Worship Yama and Goddess Lakshmi: Devotees offer prayers to Yama, the god of death, and Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, seeking protection and prosperity.
- Morning Bath Before Sunrise: It is customary to take a bath before sunrise, known as Abhyanga Snan, and then perform prayers dedicated to Lord Krishna.
- Lighting the Yama Diya: In the evening, devotees light a diya in the southern direction of their homes, symbolising the direction of Yamalok, to honour Yama.
Narak Chaturdashi And Its Connection With Lord Krishna:
Religious lore connects Narak Chaturdashi to the day Lord Krishna vanquished the demon Narakasura and freed nearly 16,000 imprisoned women, bringing liberation and joy. This day symbolises the victory of good over evil, paving the way for Diwali’s celebrations of light and prosperity.
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