Chhoti Diwali is also known as Narak Chaturdashi. When will this holy festival of Hinduism be celebrated this year.
When will Chhoti Diwali be celebrated, 30th or 31st October?
Every year, there is a tradition of celebrating this festival on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. Lighting a lamp and worshiping Hanuman ji on this day brings auspicious results. However, there is confusion about Chhoti Diwali in the year 2024. People have this question in their mind that on which date will Chhoti Diwali be celebrated, 30th or 31st October?
Chaturdashi Tithi According to Panchang: According to the Hindu calendar, Chaturdashi Tithi will start from 1:16 pm on October 30. Chaturdashi Tithi will remain till 3:54 pm on October 31. According to beliefs, the festival of Chhoti Diwali is celebrated on the night of Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi. In such a situation, it would be right to celebrate Chhoti Diwali on October 30. Chaturdashi Tithi will prevail on the night of the 30th.
Importance of Chhoti Diwali
According to religious beliefs, Lord Krishna killed a demon named Narakasura on the day of Chhoti Diwali. Therefore, this day is also known as Narak Chaturdashi. Lighting Yam's lamp on this day brings happiness and prosperity in the house. Along with this, worship of Hanuman ji, Lord Vishnu and Shri Krishna is also very important on the day of Chhoti Diwali. Worshiping them brings happiness and prosperity in your life. This day is also considered very special for businessmen. Shops, offices etc. are decorated on this day. Doing this leads to progress in career and business.
- On the day of Chhoti Diwali, you should light a lamp in the name of Yam in the south direction of the house. By doing this, the negativity of your house is removed.
- You can also get many pleasant results by worshiping Maa Kali. On this day, offer hibiscus flowers to Maa Kali and offer jaggery.
- Along with the worship of Hanuman ji, if you go to Hanuman temple and offer chola, vermilion and jasmine oil, then you can get rid of all the troubles of life.
- There is also a law to worship Goddess Lakshmi on this day. If you offer yellow cowries on this day in Lakshmi Puja, then the blessings of Maa Lakshmi shower on you. You get wealth.
