Naraka Chaturdashi 2020: Chhoti Diwali Abhyang Snan timings, muhurat and vidhi

Naraka Chaturdashi 2020: Chhoti Diwali Abhyang Snan timings, muhurat and vidhi

New Delhi: The auspicious event of Naraka Chaturdashi, also called Chhoti Diwali, Kali Chaudas, Roop Chaudas, Naraka Nivaran Chaturdashi or Bhoot Chaturdashi is on November 14, this yr. It occurs to be the second day of the five-day-long pageant of Diwali. 

The pageant is well known on the Chaturdashi (14th day) of the Krishna Paksha within the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar month of Kartik. It is believed that demon Narakasura was killed on this present day by Lord Krishna, Satyabhama and Goddess Kali.

On this present day, devotees start with early morning rituals and festivities proceed all through the day.

Narak Chaturdashi on Saturday, November 14, 2020
Abhyang Snan Muhurat – 05:23 AM to 06:43 AM

Duration – 01 Hour 20 Mins
Moonrise at Abhyang Snan – 05:23 AM

Abhyang Snan throughout Moonrise and Chaturdashi
Chaturdashi Tithi Begins – 05:59 PM on Nov 13, 2020
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends – 02:17 PM on Nov 14, 2020

(as per drikpanchang.com)

Naraka Chaturdashi Rituals:

It is claimed that on this present day, puja is carried out with oil, flowers, and sandalwood. Coconuts are additionally supplied to Lord Hanuman and Prasada of the sesame seed, jaggery and rice flakes (poha) with ghee and sugar.

On this present day, Abhyang Snan holds higher significance. It is claimed that those that carry out Abhyang Snan on this present day, can keep away from going to Naraka (hell). While taking a shower, Til (sesame oil) is used as an Ubtan.

Abhyang Snan on Naraka Chaturdashi may be sooner or later earlier than or on the identical day of Lakshmi Puja day on English Calendar. Abhyang Snan is at all times accomplished throughout moonrise however earlier than dawn whereas Chaturdashi Tithi is prevailing.

In some locations, Goddess Kali or Maa Shakti is worshipped on this present day. It is believed that Maa Kali killed the demon Narakasura on Chaturdashi, due to this fact it’s known as Naraka Chaturdashi.

Kali Chaudas removes laziness from the day by day routine and different evils which trigger a hindrance in our lives and create a hell-like state of affairs. It brings forth a shining and affluent life.

Naraka Chaturdashi Vidhi:

After taking the ritualistic bathe to beat back evil and negativity, folks put on new garments, worship Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha and the opposite Gods, have sweets and delicacies and burst crackers.

It is believed that by worshipping to the would possibly pressure on this present day, one can forestall evil and negativity in life. It symbolizes the rejection of Naraka (hell) by embracing goodness. 

Happy Diwali to all our readers!

 

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