Naraka Chaturdashi

Narak Chaturdashi 2022: Story of Narakasur and the significance of lighting 14 diyas on Narak Chaudas

Narak Chaturdashi will be celebrated on 24th October this year. Know the significance of lighting diyas and why this day is celebrated.

Oct 22, 2022, 14:56 PM IST

Naraka Chaturdashi 2021: Chhoti Diwali, Date, Abhyang Snan Muhurat and significance

Diwali will be celebrated this year on November 4 and Chhoti Diwali is on the 3rd of this month. On Naraka Chaturdashi, devotees begin with early morning rituals and festivities continue throughout the day.

Nov 03, 2021, 13:32 PM IST

Dhanteras 2021: Why buying gold and utensils is considered auspicious on this day!

Lord Dhanvantri - the god of Ayurveda is also worshipped on Dhanteras. It is believed that Lord Dhanvantari worked for the betterment of society and helped in removing the suffering.

Nov 02, 2021, 11:39 AM IST

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

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

Nov 13, 2020, 15:11 PM IST

Know why buying gold and utensils is considered auspicious on Dhanteras

The word 'Dhan' means wealth and 'Trayodashi' means 13th day as per Hindu calendar.

Oct 25, 2019, 13:11 PM IST

Naraka Chaturdashi 2018: Muhurat Timings, Significance

On this day, devotees begin with early morning rituals and festivities continue throughout the day.

Nov 06, 2018, 11:14 AM IST