Choti Diwali is an auspicious holiday celebrated with much excitement every year. The festival, also known as Naraka Chaturdashi, occurs during the Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. Choti Diwali is typically held after Dhanteras and a day before Deepawali. This year’s Diwali falls on October 31. As a result, there is some misunderstanding about whether Choti Diwali will be celebrated on October 30 or 31. Find the exact day and shubh muhurat here.
When Is Choti Diwali 2024?
According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious festival of Choti Diwali will be celebrated on the same day as Diwali this year, October 31. Here are some auspicious timings to keep in mind on Choti Diwali-
- Abhyang Snan Muhurat – 5:20 a.m. to 6:32 a.m.
- Krishna Dashami Moonrise at Abhyang Snan – 5:20 a.m.
- Krishna Dashami Moonrise at Abhyang Snan – 1:15 p.m. October 30
- Chaturdashi Tithi Ends – 3:52 p.m. October 31
- Brahma Muhurat – 4:49 a.m. to 5:41 a.m.
- Abhijit Muhurat – 11:41 a.m. to 12:27 p.m.
- Vijaya Muhurat – 1:55 p.m. to 2:39 p.m.
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More On Choti Diwali
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna defeated a demon named Narakasura on this day. It is said that on this day, Lord Krishna took an oil bath after defeating the demon Narakasura during Brahma Muhurat. Consequently, followers should take a customary oil bath before daybreak on this day. Lighting a lamp toward the south in honour of Lord Yama the night before Diwali is also considered fortunate. The diya is named Yam Deep. It is said that lighting a lamp in the name of Yama on the day before Diwali alleviates the fear of sudden death.