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Celebrating Narak Chaturdashi a day before Diwali with proper rituals eradicates all negativity from life.
The worshipping of lord Krishna marks the triumph of good over evil.
Narak Chaturdashi, also known as Choti Diwali, or Kali Chaudas is a Hindu festival celebrated on the 14th day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik, a day before Diwali. It marks the triumph of good over evil and symbolises the eradication of darkness and negativity from life.
The main reason associated with Narak Chaturdashi is the slaying of the demon kind Narakasura by Lord Krishna and his consort, Satyabhama. Therefore, this day commemorates Lord Krishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura. On this day, devotees offer prayer to Lord Krishna for blessings. They light oil lamps and take early morning ritual baths. Likewise, Lord Krishna’s defeat of Narakasura on this day is a reminder of his role as the upholder of righteousness. By worshipping Lord Krishna, devotees stand for justice and truth and experience gratitude for his divine intervention, which brings light and happiness to the lives of the devotees.
This year, Narak Chaturdashi will be celebrated on October 30.
Giving more details about the spiritual significance of Narak Chaturdashi, Haridwar astrologer Pandit Shridhar Shastri claims the best time to worship Narak Chaturdashi is a day before Diwali. Celebrating Narak Chaturdashi a day before Diwali with proper rituals eradicates all negativity from life and the lighting of the lamps and taking the early morning bath cleanses a person from all the impurities and negative energies.
Devotees, after taking the spiritual bath, should put up a space to worship Lord Krishna by offering flowers, fruits, sweets and Tulsi leaves as it is considered highly auspicious in Krishna worship. Devotees, then recite or chant Krishna mantras to create a spiritual atmosphere that helps to eradicate all the negativity from the house.
Likewise, Narak Chaturdashi is an integral part of the Diwali festival, marking the beginning of the celebrations. Worshipping lord Krishna on this day connects devotees with the theme of light eradicating darkness.
Therefore, this day not only marks a pivotal moment in Hindu mythology but also serves as a reminder of the importance of purity, justice and the spreading of joy.
