Narak Chaturdashi 2024: Choti Diwali is also called Narak Chaturdashi or Narak Chaudas. Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated a day before Diwali. Lord Krishna and Yamraj are worshiped on this day.
Those who light lamps in the name of Yama (Yamraj) on Narak Chaturdashi do not have to see Yamalok. He does not die an untimely death. Also, according to beliefs, people who take Abhyanga bath on this day can avoid going to hell. When is Nakar Chaturdashi in 2024? Know the date, auspicious time here.
Narak Chaturdashi 2024 date and time
Like Diwali, there is confusion regarding the date of Narak Chaturdashi, in fact the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will start on 30 October 2024 at 1.15 pm and will end the next day on 31 October 2024 at 03.52 pm.
On Naraka Chaturdashi, lamps are lit for Yama during Pradosh Kaal. In such a situation, this year Narak Chaturdashi will be celebrated on 30 October 2024. However, Abhyanga Snan (Rup Chaudas) is done in the morning when Chaturdashi Tithi is starting from sunrise.
- Narak Chaturdashi Yam Deepak – 05.30 pm – 07.02 pm (30 October)
- abhyanga bath – 05.20 am – 06.32 am (31 October)
What to do on Narak Chaturdashi
- On this day, the god of death Yamraj and the goddess of wealth Lakshmi ji are also worshipped.
- On this day, one should take bath in the morning before sunrise, after which Lord Krishna should be worshipped.
- On the evening of Narak Chaturdashi, a lamp should be lit in the name of Yamraj and the south direction of the house should be kept clean.
Relationship of Naraka Chaturdashi with Krishna
According to religious belief, on the day of Roop Chaudas, Lord Krishna had killed Narakasura and freed about 16,000 Gopis from his captivity.
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