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Naraka Chaturdash

Naraka Chaturdash is the second day of the five day festival of Diwali.

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Naraka Chaturdash

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  1. Naraka Chaturdash is the second day of the five day festival of Diwali. The Hindu literature narrates that the asura (demon) Narakasura was killed on this day by Krishna, Satyabhama and Kali. The festival is also called as "Kali Chaudas", where Kali means dark (eternal) and Chaudas means fourteenth. This is celebrated on the 14th day of the dark half of Aaso. In some regions of India, Kali Chaudas is the day allotted to the worship of Mahakali or Shakti and is believed that on this day Kali killed the asura (demon) Narakasura. Hence also referred to as Naraka-Chaturdashi, Kali Chaudas is day to abolish laziness and evil which create hell in our life. People offer puja in order to eliminate their negative traits like laziness and wickedness from their life and bring light into their life. Narak Chaturdashi, celebrated just one day before Diwali, is also known as small Diwali. People wake up early in the morning; apply aromatic oil throughout their body before bathing. Then they wear new clothes after bathing, offer puja and enjoy delicious breakfast with their relatives and friends. They lit oil diyas everywhere and enjoy some fire crackers in the evening with their family. Story of Narak Chaturdashi According to one of the ancient history of the past, there was a king, Ranti Deva. He was very spiritual and clever man. He used to always involved himself in the religious works and services of mankind. One day, death of God, Yama, had came to him to get the soul of king. The king asked Yama that I never did bad work and sin all over my life so why you came to get me to hell. Yama answered that a long ago you had returned a hungry priest from your door. That’s why I am here to get you to the hell. The king prayed to the Yama to get one year life more. Yama granted him one year of life more, and then king met with the saints and told his story to them. They suggested him to keep fast at Narak Chaturdashi and offer food to the priests as well as say sorry to them for your past mistake. In this way you can get relief from your past sin. Form that day, Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated to become free from all the sins as well as keep away self from going to the hell.

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