Almost every year, Chhoti Diwali , also known as Narak Chaturdashi, falls a day before the main Diwali festivities, which gives people an extra day to enjoy the festival vibe. However, the festival rarely falls on the same day as Diwali. This year Chhoti Diwali is being celebrated on Monday, October 20, coinciding with Lakshmi Puja or main Diwali celebrations.

While Diwali is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama and Sita’s return to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile or vanvas, Chhoti Diwali is associated with the legend of Narakasur.

Significance of Chhoti Diwali

According to Hindu scriptures, on this day Lord Krishna slayed the demon Narakasura and took oil bath after that. Since then, taking oil bath before the sunrise on this day is considered auspicious.

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