Narak Chaturdashi 2025
Narak Chaturdashi story: Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated every year on Chaturdashi date of Kartik month. On this day, Yamraj, the god of death, is especially worshipped. Narak Chaturdashi is also known as Chhoti Diwali and Roop Chaudas. On the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, Lord Krishna had killed the demon named Narakasura, hence it is called Naraka Chaturdashi.
On this day, lamps are lit to celebrate the victory of Lord Krishna. For this reason it is also known as Chhoti Diwali. The story of Narak Chaturdashi is described in the Puranas. Let us know the story of how Lord Shri Krishna killed Narakasura?
When is Narak Chaturdashi (When is Narak Chaturdashi 2025)
According to the Vedic calendar, this year the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month is starting at 01:51 pm on 19th October and will end at 03:44 pm on 20th October. Bathing on Narak Chaturdashi takes place before sunrise. According to such Udayatithi, Narak Chaturdashi will be on 20th October.
Legend of Narak Chaturdashi
According to the legend, in ancient times there was a tyrannical demon named Narakasura. The gods were in panic due to his atrocities. He had snatched away Varun’s umbrella, Aditi’s earrings and the gem from the gods and had established control over the three worlds. One day Devraj Indra approached Lord Krishna with a request to save him from Narakasura.
Devraj told God that Narakasura had abducted many kings of the earth and the daughters of common people and had put them in prison. He said that God, please protect all three worlds from that demon. Hearing the words of Devraj Indra, Lord Krishna along with his wife Satyabhama rode on Garuda and reached Pragjyotashpur. Nakarasura lived here.
Lord Krishna, with the help of his wife, killed his six sons along with the demon named Mur. When Narakasura got the news of this, he set out with his army to fight God. Narakasura was cursed that his death would be at the hands of a woman and hence Shri Krishna’s wife Satyabhama became his charioteer. With the help of Satyabhama, God destroyed Narakasura.
Lord Krishna not only killed Narakasura, but also freed about 16 thousand women from his captivity. The day on which Lord Shri Krishna killed Narakasura, it was Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, hence this date is known as Narak Chaturdashi. On this day, people celebrate the victory of God by lighting lamps.
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