Narak Chaturdashi 2024: Know What All Rituals Should Be Performed On This Day

Narak Chaturdashi falls a day before Diwali. This day is dedicated to Lord Yama, the deity of death. Performing certain auspicious acts on Narak Chaturdashi helps one avoid the sight of hell.

Narak Chaturdashi 2024

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Narak Chaturdashi 2024: Choti Diwali, also known as Narak Chaturdashi or Narak Chaudas, is celebrated a day before Diwali. On this day, devotees worship Lord Krishna and Yama, the deity of death.

Those who light lamps in the name of Yamraj on Narak Chaturdashi are said to avoid the sight of Yamalok and are protected from untimely death. Additionally, according to beliefs, those who take an Abhyanga bath on this day can escape going to hell. Find out the date and auspicious timings for Narak Chaturdashi 2024 here.

Narak Chaturdashi 2024 Date And Puja Muhurat

There is some confusion regarding the date of Narak Chaturdashi, similar to Diwali. In fact, the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik will begin on October 30, 2024, at 1:15 PM and will end the next day, October 31, 2024, at 3:52 PM.

On Narak Chaturdashi, lamps for Yamraj are lit during the Pradosh period. Therefore, this year, Narak Chaturdashi will be celebrated on October 30, 2024. However, the Abhyanga bath (Roop Chaudas) is performed in the morning when the Chaturdashi Tithi begins at sunrise.

• Narak Chaturdashi Yam Deepak timing: Evening 5:30 PM - Night 7:02 PM (October 30)
• Abhyanga bath timing: Morning 5:20 AM - Morning 6:32 AM (October 31)

What To Do On This Festival?

• On this day, the deity of death, Yamraj, and the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, are also worshipped.
• It is recommended to take a bath before sunrise on this day, followed by the worship of Lord Krishna.
• In the evening of Narak Chaturdashi, a lamp should be lit in the name of Yamraj, and the southern direction of the house should be kept clean.

What is Narak Chaturdashi's Connect With Lord Krishna?

According to religious beliefs, on the day of Roop Chaturdashi, Lord Krishna killed the demon Narakasura and freed nearly 16,000 gopis from his captivity.

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