The tradition of lighting a four-sided lamp on Narak Chaturdashi is considered miraculous. It is said that this lamp pleases Yamraj and frees one from the fear of untimely death. Why is it customary not to look at the lamp after lighting it?
Narak Chaturdashi 2025: The second festival of the five-day Diwali festival is Narak Chaturdashi. This festival falls on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. This festival is also known as ‘Chhoti Diwali’ or ‘Rup Chaudas’. On this day, special worship is done to Yamraj, the god of death. Worshiping Yamraj on this day removes the fear of untimely death. According to the Vedic calendar, this year Narak Chaturdashi will be celebrated on October 19.
It is described in Hindu scriptures that on this day Lord Krishna killed Narakasura. Along with worshiping Yamraj, some special measures are also taken on this day. It is believed that by performing some special rituals on this day, one gets freedom from the fear of going to hell. All the sorrows at home also go away. Let us know the remedies related to this day.
Remedies for Narak Chaturdashi (Narak Chaturdashi 2025 Remedies)
On the day of Narak Chaturdashi, in the evening or at night, take a Chaumukha clay lamp. Add mustard oil in it. Then, place the lights in all four directions. At night, when all the family members are going to sleep after dinner, light the lamp. The lamp should be kept outside the house, near the main entrance. The lamp should face south.
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This Yama lamp should be lit only by the eldest member of the family. While lighting the lamp, one should chant the mantra “Mrityuna Paashandabhyam Kalen Cha Maya Saha Ya Trayodshyam Deepadaanat Suryajah Priyatmiti” with folded hands. After placing the lamp, one should not look back towards it. Apart from this, family members are also prohibited from watching it.
Yamraj is pleased by lighting the lamp
Yamraj is pleased by lighting this four-sided lamp. This lamp protects the family members from untimely death and serious troubles. This lamp drives away all the negative energies from the house and brings happiness and peace in the house.
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