Published On : October 20, 2021  |  Author : Astrologer Umesh
Choti Diwali (Narak Charurdashi)

What Is Choti Diwali Or Narak Chaturdashi?

Choti Diwali or Narak Chaturdashi is an auspicious event celebrated as a Hindu festival on Chaturdashi (14th day) of the Krishna Paksha in Ashwin. The festival is celebrated a day before the mega festival known as Diwali. Therefore, the sanctity of this auspicious event is equally important as that of the big Diwali festival. With that said, divine lords and goddesses are worshipped and offered prayers by devotees during the day, thus marking the event as one of the most sanctified and glorious days in India.

The Importance Of Choti Diwali

During Choti Diwali (Narak Chaturdashi), an ancient ritual mandates devotees to perform puja for Lord Krishna, Yama, and Lord Hanuman. The reason behind the ritual is that worshiping these divine beings on Narak Chaturdashi earns them divine salvation cleansing their sins and qualifying them to become the recipient of Heavenly abode after death. The importance of celebrating this festival lies in the fact that it protects devotees from an untimely demise. According to the ritual, devotees must wake up before sunrise, take bath, and offer their prayers to the lord. Following these rituals protects devotees from an untimely death.

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The Legend Associated With Narak Chaturdashi

Narak Chaturdashi is also called a festival of emancipation, considering Lord Krishna had killed the demon, Narakasura, on this day. According to Vishnu Purana, a demon by the name of Narakasura terrorized mankind and gods, as he was blinded by the infinite power he possessed. He held sages and 16,000 women hostage. When the tyranny of the demon crossed all the levels of toleration, Lord Krishna had to come forward when he was requested by groups of sages and gods to handle the demon. The only problem with Lord Krishna was that Narakasura attained a boon that none other than a woman would be the cause of his death. So, Lord Krishna appointed his wife, Satyabhama as a chariot-driver and with her help, he was able to kill the demon. Now, there was a problem before Krishna related to the 16000 maids who were held hostage by the demon Narakasura. They requested Krishna that since the society will not accept them, he, therefore, should accept them as his wives, thus preserving their dignity. So, Lord Krishna, with the help of Satyabhama, married those maids. Hence, to honor the killing of demon Narakasura and the marriage of Krishna with 16000 damsels, a tradition called Deepdan came into being. Lakshmi Puja offers you one of the most intelligent solutions in the form of prosperity in your life.

Benefits One Attains During Narak Chaturdashi

  • Divine blessings of gods and goddesses befall the devotees.
  • Peace and prosperity come in life.
  • One attains success in their lives.
  • It rids one’s sin and gives salvation due to divine favor.

Conclusively, Choti Diwali or Narak Chaturdashi is one of the most auspicious festivals in India. It is celebrated with reverence shown to gods and goddesses. Devotees offer their prayers and celebrate the festival with happiness. It is said that the day marks the victory of Krishna against demon Narakasura who was killed by Lord Krishna with the assistance from his wife, Satyabhama. The sanctity of the festival is well-known and is celebrated far and wide in India.

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