Narak Chaturdashi 2023: Know Why It is Celebrated, Shubh Mujurat & Timings
Purnima Mishra
10-11-2023, 21:00 IST
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A day before Diwali, is celebrated as Narak Chaturdashi or Chhoti Diwali. This day is associated with beauty. Let’s find out the puja timings, shubh muhurat and everything. Tap to see.
Date
Narak Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali will be celebrated on Saturday, 11 November 2023.
Muhurat & Tithi
According to Drik Panchang, chaturdashi will start at 1:57 pm on 11 November, 2023, and will end at 2:44 pm on 12 November, 2023.
History
According to Hindi Mythology, Lord Krishna slayed the demon named Narakasura. This day is celebrated to commemorate the triumph of good over evil.
Significance
As per Hindu Mythology, Lord Krishna rescued all the gopis from clutches of Narakasura and married them. On this occasion of Choti Diwali, people worship Lord Krishna and Bhudevi as Satyabhama.
Rituals
On this day, devotees take bath in oil in morning during Brahma Muhurat. Many people wear new clothes, light earthen lamps, decorate houses, offer sweets like halwa, kheer, and dry fruits to deities.
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