Narak Chaturdashi: We know that the festival of Diwali is a festival of pride and special significance for every Indian. Diwali is not a festival of one or two days but lasts for 8 days.
This festival starts from the day of Dhanteras. And on the second day ‘Narak Chaturdashi’ is celebrated. This festival has special significance in Hindu religion. And it is also known as Chhoti Diwali.
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Different names of Narak Chaturdashi
Narak Chaturdashi is also known as Roop Chaudas, Narak Chaudas, Kali Chaudas and Yam Diyari. We recognize it by the name of Chhoti Diwali.
Narak Chaturdashi 2023 timings
According to the panchangam, Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month.
This time ‘Narak Chaturdashi’ (Narak Chaturdashi 2023) is on Sunday, 12 November 2023.
Date and Muhurat of Narak Chaturdashi 2023
As we know that Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. Let us know its exact time.
- Narak Chaturdashi is starting on 11 November 2023 at 1:57 pm.
- This date will end the next day on November 12, 2023 at 2:44 pm.
Therefore, due to Udaya Tithi, this year Narak Chaturdashi will be celebrated on 12th November. Big Diwali is also on this day.
However, those who worship Maa Kali, Hanuman ji and Yamdev will celebrate the festival of Narak Chaturdashi i.e. Chhoti Diwali on 11th November.
Importance of Narak Chaturdashi
We know that in Hindu religion, at the time of death, Yamraj himself comes to take our lives. It is believed that worshiping Yamdev on the day of Narak Chaturdashi eliminates the fear of untimely death
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‘Narak Chaturdashi’ has great importance in Sanatan Dharma. It is believed that on this day Lord Yama is especially worshiped and a lamp is donated to please him.
According to another mythological belief, Lord Shri Krishna had killed Narakasura on the Chaturdashi day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. Shri Krishna had liberated the gods and sages from the terror of Narakasura. Therefore, Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated from that day onwards.
Why is Abhyanga snan done on Narak Chaturdashi?
Udaya Tithi is also celebrated on Narak Chaturdashi. The appearance is enhanced on the day of Narak Chaturthi. For which there is a tradition of bathing in the morning.
The process of taking bath by applying ubtan on the body before sunrise is called Abhyanga snan (bath). Let us know the right time to take Abhyanga bath.
- This time the timing of Abhyanga bath is from 5.28 am to 6.41 am on 12th November 2023.
Worship Vidhi of Narak Chaturdashi
- Wake up early in the morning on the day of Narak Chaturdashi, now before getting out of bed, pay obeisance to Dharti Mata. Then go to the toilet. After that wash your mouth with a mango toothbrush.
- On the day of Narak Chaturdashi, take bath before sunrise and wear clean clothes.
- Now clean the puja place thoroughly and bathe all the deities.
- On the day of Narak Chaturdashi, special worship is done in the Vaman form of Yamraj, Kali Mata, Lord Shiva, Shri Krishna, Hanuman ji and Vishnu ji.
- Install the idols of all these Gods and Goddesses in the north-east corner of the house and worship them properly.
- Light a Deepak (lamp) in the temple of the house and during Pradosh period, light a lamp at the main entrance or courtyard of the house.
- Light incense lamps in front of the deities, apply kumkum tilak and chant mantras.
- Light a lamp in the name of Yamdev and keep it outside the main door.
- After that the whole family sits together and eats food etc.
Benefits of Narak Chaturdashi
On Narak Chaturdashi, the god of death Yamraj and Shri Krishna are worshipped. Lamps are lit in the name of Yama in the evening.
Yamraj is pleased by lighting a lamp on Narak Chaturdashi and there is no fear of untimely death.
A lamp is lit near a drain located outside the house and a prayer is made to remove negative energy from the house.
On this day, if you light a mustard oil lamp and keep it at the main entrance. Then Goddess Lakshmi arrives. And his blessings remain throughout the year.
