Hundekar Family wishes one and all a very happy, noiseless & prosperous
DIWALI.
Narak Chaurdashi is observed during Diwali celebrations in South India. Narak Chaturdashi 2010 date is November 5. It celebrates the victory of Lord Krishna over Demon Naraka (Narakasura or Narakasuran) and also the legend behind Deepavali celebrations in South India.
Naraka Chaturdashi, also known as " Chhoti (small) Diwali" or Kali Chaudas or KALI PUJA is a Hindu festival, which falls on the second day of the festival of Diwali.Kali means Dark (evil) and Chaudas - Fourteenth. Thus, celebrated on the 14th day of the dark half of Ashwin (Ashwin 29th), Kali Chaudas is the day allotted to the worship of Maha-Kali or Shakti and is believed that on this day Kali killed the wickedest. Also referred to as Narak-Chaturdashi, Kali Chaudas is day to abolish laziness and evil which create hell in our life and shine light on life. The strength to protect others is referred as Kali, and if its used for God's work is called Mahakali.
The prayer to chant just before Naraka Chaturdashi Snan:
Ashwatthama bavirvyaso Hanumancha vibheeshanah
krupah Parashurashcha sapthaithe Chiranjeevinah
The above mantra is chanted by mothers before giving bath to their children. Chanting this sloka mothers shower Akshata (consecrated rice) on childrens heads.
After Narak Chaturdashi snan, this given mantra is chanted:
Bhramayeth snanamadhyethu narakasya kshayayahi
Sheetaloshta samayuktha sakantaka dalanvitha
Hara papa mapaamaarga
Bhramyamaanah punah punah
While lighting deepa or diya and remembering dead ancestors, the below given mantra is chanted in the evening:
Chaturdashyam thu Yedeepaan narakaya dadanthi cha
Thesham pitruganassarve narakath swarga maapnuyu
My School Friend Ms.Veena G. S via s.m.s
May this diwali fill yours and your loved ones with love,peace,happiness and prosperity.
HAPPY DIWALI to you and your family.
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