The day of Narak Chaturdashi is considered very important. It is also known as Yam Chaturdashi and Chhoti Diwali. It comes before Lakshmi Puja, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil. There is a law to light Yam Deepak on this date. According to Hindu mythology, this is the same day (Narak Chaturdashi 2024) when Lord Krishna saved 16,000 gopis and conquered the demon Narakasura, so let us know when Narak Chaturdashi will be celebrated this year and why a lamp is lit in the name of Yam Dev on this occasion?

Auspicious time of Narak Chaturdashi date (Narak Chaturdashi Shubh Muhurat)

According to the Hindu calendar, the Chaturdashi date (Narak Chaturdashi Date and time) of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will start on October 30 at 01:15 pm. At the same time, it will end the next day on October 31 at 03:52 pm. In such a situation, on the basis of the calendar, Narak Chaturdashi will be celebrated on October 30. Also, Deepdaan is done on the evening of Narak Chaturdashi. According to religious beliefs, it is considered very good to do Deepdaan on this occasion.

Why is Yam's lamp lit? (Narak Chaturdashi Yam Ka Deepak)

On the day of Chhoti Diwali (Chhoti Diwali 2024), there is a tradition of lighting a lamp in the name of Yam Dev. This lamp has special significance. According to religious beliefs, by lighting Yam's lamp on the day of Narak Chaturdashi , there is no fear of untimely death in the family. Along with this, the doors of hell are closed for that person.

Along with this, one gets the boon of good health and the blessings of Yam Dev. In such a situation, one must light Yam's lamp on this occasion as it is considered mandatory in the scriptures as well.

Kanha Ji Mantra (Shri Krishna Mantra)

1. Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay Namah

2. Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare

3. Krishnay Vasudevay Haraye Paramatmane. Pranat kleshanashay govindaya namo namah