Narak nivaran chaturdashi 2024: It is also known as Chhoti Diwali. This day has special significance in Hindu religion. Let us know its importance-
Narak Nivaran Chaturdashi 2024: Narak Nivaran Chaturdashi has special significance in Hindu religion. On this occasion everyone lights lamps in their house. That's why many people call it Choti Diwali or fourteen Also say. It is celebrated every year a day before Diwali. This festival celebrates the victory of good over evil and negative powers Symbol of destruction. Its main purpose is to commemorate Lord Krishna's killing of the demon Narakasura and freeing the world from his atrocities.
According to the legend, a demon named Narakasura started torturing the gods and saints. He had imprisoned 16,000 girls and kept everyone in fear. To free them from his atrocities, Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, killed Narakasura and freed those girls. With the end of Narakasura, peace was established in the world, and this festival is celebrated in this happiness. This day symbolizes freedom from evil and victory of good.
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Applying cow dung cakes and sesame seeds is auspicious
There is importance of special bath on this day, which is called 'Abhyanga bath'. It is considered auspicious to take bath with ubtan and sesame oil before sunrise, which eliminates all the sins and negativity of life.
people donate lamps
There is importance of lighting a lamp in the courtyard of the house in the evening on the day of Narak Chaturdashi. This brings positive energy into the house and destroys darkness.
Yamraj is worshiped
On this special occasion, Yamraj is also worshiped so that one can get freedom from untimely death and happiness and prosperity remain in the family.
women dress up
Women especially celebrate this day as Roop Chaudas by dressing up, so that they can enhance their beauty and experience positivity.
The main message of this festival is that no matter how much negativity there is in life, ultimately goodness wins. This day inspires us to stay away from evil and follow light, truth and religion in life.
In this way, Narak Chaturdashi symbolizes the end of evil and the victory of truth, which is celebrated by lighting lamps and offering prayers.
