Significance Of Celebrating Narak Chaturdashi: Know its Date and Muhurats
Narak Chaturdashi 2022: नरक चतुर्दशी पर होती है यमराज की पूजा, जानें तिथि, शुभ मुहूर्त और पूजा विधि
Narak Chaturdashi is a part of Diwali and is celebrated one day before it. People in India have different names for Narak Chaturdashi and thus we know this festival as Roop Chaudas, Bhoot Chaturdashi, Naraka Nivaran Chaturdashi and Chotti Diwali.
Narak Chaturdashi is an important Hindu festival celebrated in different parts of India. At the time of Choti Diwali, people decorate their houses with colorful lights and diyas. Some of them also perform puja in their office to get the desired profit for the next year. People wear new clothes and visit a nearby temple to worship Hindu deities. Ok guys let’s understand how it is celebrated in different parts of India.
Important Date and Timings for Naraka Chaturdashi 2022
Narak Chaturdashi: Monday, October 24, 2022
Abhyang Snan Muhurat: 05:24 to 06:40
Duration: 01 hour 16 minutes
Moonrise in Abhyang Snan: 05:24
Chaturdashi Tithi Starts: October 23, 2022 at 6:03 PM
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: October 24, 2022 at 5:27 PM
Rituals performed during Narak Chaturdashi
In India, people consider Narak Chaturdashi as a harvest festival
People massage themselves with special herbal oils, sesame oil, before taking a bath. He is also known as Abhayanga Snan. Sesame oil used in the bath is believed to help protect a person from poverty and misfortune.
Afterwards, people wear new clothes and ornaments
Some people believe that those associated with tantric activities should learn mantras on this day.
People usually offer nivet to their clan deity to prevail against any negative forces.
How do Goan people celebrate Naraka Chaturdashi?
The people of Goa prepare an idol of Narakasura as a symbol of evil forces. And then he lit it using various firecrackers. This whole process is done around 4:00 in the morning. Afterwards, people return to their homes to bathe before sunrise. People of Goa crush the berries (Kareet) using their feet to symbolize victory against evil forces. People prepare sweet foods or poha and later distribute it to other family members on this special day.
How is Narak Chaturdashi observed in Tamil Nadu?
People of Tamil Nadu also joined others to celebrate this auspicious day. They perform puja before the idol of Goddess Lakshmi to get her divine blessings. Some people fast (Nombu) on this day. Tamilians believe that Narak Chaturdashi symbolizes triumph over evil forces. This festival is celebrated with immense pleasure and joy. On this day, women invest their time in cooking delicious delicacies while young boys are busy bursting firecrackers. After that, people enjoy a delicious meal together with their close friends and relatives.
How do Bengalis celebrate Bhoot chaturdashi?
Devotees of West Bengal perform Durga Puja on this special day to appease Goddess Kali. Bengalis generally call Narak Chaturdashi as ‘Bhoot Chaturdashi’. They believe that spirits or evil forces are free to roam the earth during these times, so they light 14 diyas in front of their home entrance to get rid of them. On the occasion of Bhoot Chaturdashi, people also have different types of green sagas.
Rituals to be performed during Narak Chaturdashi
On Narak Chaturdashi day, people remember Goddess Lakshmi or Yamraj and organize puja to worship them. There is a strong belief that if you can please Yamraj, you can escape an untimely death. People light diyas on this day for their better health and longevity. At night, many people keep colorful diyas in front of the main entrance.
Below are the steps to perform Naraka Chaturdashi rituals
Light a lamp or diya using mustard oil on a pile of rice.
Place the burning lamp facing south
Then offer water and flowers to the goddess and worship her with a pure heart.
When you light Yama’s lamp, it is said that one should not go out of their house. Therefore, it is recommended that you complete your outer work before starting the rituals.
