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Narak Chaturdashi 2024 Diwali is the most important festival of Hindus. It is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Shri Ram to Ayodhya after completing his 14 years of exile. There is a tradition of celebrating Chhoti Diwali a day before Diwali. Lamps are also lit on this day.
Choti Diwali auspicious time
According to the Panchang, the Chaturdashi Tithi of Kartik month is starting on October 30 at 01:15 pm. At the same time, this Tithi is going to end on October 31 at 03:52 pm. The auspicious time on this day is going to be as follows -
- Kali Chaudas Muhurta - from 11:39 pm to 12:31 am on October 31
- Hanuman Puja Muhurta - from 11:39 pm to 12:31 am on October 31
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How many lamps to light
It is considered auspicious to light five lamps in the house on Chhoti Diwali. Out of which the first lamp should be placed at a high place, the second in the kitchen of the house, the third lamp under the Peepal tree, the fourth lamp near the place where water is kept and the fifth lamp should be placed at the main entrance of the house. Apart from this, you can also light 7, 14 or 21 lamps on this day. Also, on this day, during Pradosh Kaal, a four-faced lamp should be lit in the name of Yam Dev i.e. Yamraj.
In which direction should we light the lamp
Lighting Yam ka Deepak on Chhoti Diwali is considered to be of special importance. For this, first of all light a four-wick diya with mustard oil. Now after moving it around the whole house, place it at the main entrance of the house facing south, because this direction is considered to be the direction of Yam. Keep in mind that the wick of this lamp should represent all the four directions.
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