Choti Diwali today, know all the information from auspicious time to puja method

Diwali 2024 / Choti Diwali today, know all the information from auspicious time to puja method

Diwali 2024 - Choti Diwali today, know all the information from auspicious time to puja method

Choti Diwali 2024: The festival of Chhoti Diwali, also known as Narak Chaturdashi, Narak Chaudas and Roop Chaudas, is celebrated on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. This festival comes on the next day of Dhanteras and a day before Diwali and is the second day of the 5-day festival of Diwali. Yam Dev, Hanuman Ji and Lord Krishna are worshipped on this day. There is a mythological belief that worshiping on this day liberates one from the fear of untimely death and hell, due to which there is happiness and peace in the house.

Importance and mythological story of Chhoti Diwali

The story of Lord Krishna and the demon Narakasura is behind celebrating Chhoti Diwali as Narak Chaturdashi. It is believed that on this day Shri Krishna killed the tyrant Narakasura, who used to terrorize the gods and common people. Narakasura captured the three worlds and kidnapped the daughters of the kings. Lord Krishna freed the gods and about 16 thousand women by ending Narakasura. In this happiness, people lit lamps in their homes and since then this tradition continues in the form of Chhoti Diwali.

Auspicious time and method of worship

Auspicious time of Chhoti Diwali 2024: According to the Panchang, this year the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will start from 1:04 pm on October 30, 2024 and will end the next day at 3:11 pm on October 31. The auspicious time of worship will be from 4:36 pm to 6:15 pm on October 30.

Method of worship: It is considered auspicious to take bath with sesame oil on this day, which leads to form and beauty. After bathing, Lord Krishna, Yamdev and Hanuman ji are worshiped. The worship of Hanuman ji has special significance on this day; after worship, do Hanuman Chalisa and his Aarti, then offer him food. In the evening, light a lamp of Yam, called Yam Deepak, at the main entrance of the house, facing south. It is believed that doing this brings happiness and prosperity in the house.

Significance and modern context of Chhoti Diwali

Chhoti Diwali or Narak Chaturdashi is a symbol of victory of good over evil. Also, this day is also considered to be the day of attainment of beauty, age and power. This day is also celebrated as Hanuman Jayanti in many places. People clean their homes, shops, and workplaces on this day, decorate with flowers and lights and light lamps, which removes the darkness of evil and gives the message of happiness.

The festival of Chhoti Diwali is an important part of a religious and cultural tradition that reminds us every year of the need for light and peace in life.

Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs. Zoom News does not confirm it.