Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated every year on Kartik Amavasya. During the Pradosh period on Kartik Amavasya, Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Lord Ganesha are worshipped. Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi increases happiness and good fortune, and also provides relief from financial difficulties. Narak Chaturdashi (Narak Chaturdashi 2025) is also celebrated during this month.

Naraka Chaturdashi is celebrated every year on the day following the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight of the Kartik month. This festival is dedicated to Lord Krishna. On this auspicious occasion, Lord Krishna, the protector of the universe, is worshipped with devotion.

Religious belief holds that worshipping Lord Krishna bestows all material comforts and freedom from all life's troubles. But did you know that Naraka Chaturdashi is celebrated every year in the month of Kartik? Let's learn all about it.

When is Naraka Chaturdashi celebrated?

The month of Kartika is a very special one. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the protector of the universe, and Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Several important fasts and festivals are celebrated during this month. Among these are Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Chhath Puja, Diwali, Devuthani Ekadashi, and Tulsi Vivah. Along with these, many other fasts and festivals are also celebrated. Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated every year on the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Kartika.

Why is Naraka Chaturdashi celebrated?

The ancient scriptures state that over time, the terror of Narakasura had become widespread. His terror had spread terror throughout all three worlds. Narakasura had forcibly captured sixteen thousand women. At that time, Lord Krishna, the protector of the universe, fought a fierce battle with Narakasura. Lord Krishna emerged victorious in this battle.

The battle between Lord Krishna and Narakasura took place on the Chaturdashi (fourteenth day) of the dark fortnight of the month of Kartika. Lord Krishna killed Narakasura and freed sixteen thousand women. Naraka Chaturdashi is celebrated every year on this auspicious occasion.

Significance of Narak Chaturdashi

Narak Chaturdashi holds special significance in Sanatan Dharma. On this day, devotees wake up before sunrise and clean their homes. After completing their daily chores, they bathe and meditate. They then bathe with water mixed with the Ganges River. If convenient, they also bathe with water mixed with Apamarg.

It is said that bathing in water containing Apamarg on Narak Chaturdashi frees one from sins committed knowingly or unknowingly. After this, one worships Lord Krishna with devotion. Worshiping Lord Krishna on this day fulfills every wish.

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