Narak Chaturdashi
NepaliAlso known as: Chhoti Diwali, Kali Chaudas
Narak Chaturdashi
About Narak Chaturdashi
Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in Kartik (October-November), the day before Deepawali. It commemorates Lord Krishna's victory over the demon Narakasura.
On this day, people wake up before dawn and take an oil bath (mauhan) to symbolically cleanse themselves of impurities.
The festival marks the triumph of good over evil and the importance of spiritual purification before the grand Diwali celebrations.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a light fast and take a ritual oil bath before dawn.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual oil bath.
- Offer prayers to Lord Krishna for the victory over Narakasura.
- Prepare for the main Deepawali celebrations.
- Share sweets and festive food with family.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the morning oil bath and puja.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual oil bath.
- Offer prayers to Lord Krishna.
- Prepare the home for the main Deepawali celebrations.
- Share sweets and festive food with family.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The oil bath symbolically cleanses the body and soul of impurities, preparing the devotee for the grand Deepawali celebrations.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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