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Happy Choti Diwali 2021: Wishes To Brighten Up The "Festival Of Lights"

Happy Choti Diwali 2021: Wishes To Brighten Up The "Festival Of Lights"

NDTV
Wednesday, November 03, 2021 04:56:57 AM UTC

Choti Diwali: Choti Deepavali is celebrated a day before Diwali or Lakshmi Pooja, also called Naraka Chaturdashi, Kali Chaudas, Roop Chaudas or Naraka Nivaran Chaturdashi. It is celebrated as the second day of the five-day long Diwali festival.

Choti Diwali or Naraka Chaturdashi is celebrated a day before Diwali or Lakshmi Pooja. On Choti Diwali's morning, Abhyang Snan or a holy bath is taken before the sunrise. In the evening, diyas are lit inside the homes and the porch. Choti Diwali is the second of the Diwali festival and comes a day after Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi. On this day, devotees crush a bitter berry under their feet signifying the slaying of demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna, the avatar of Lord Vishnu.

May your Choti Diwali be filled of love, laughter and lights! happy Choti Diwali!

Wishing you and your family a happy and prosperous Choti Diwali. Happy Choti Diwali.May you have a blessed Choti Diwali.

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