Narak Chaturdashi 22nd October 2014

Naraka Chaturdashi (नरक चतुर्दशी) in 2014 will be observed on Wednesday, 22nd October.

As per Hindu calendar, Naraka Chaturdashi (नरक चतुर्दशी) is observed a day before Laxmi Puja i.e. 14th day of dark half of Ashwin month.

Naraka Chaturdashi (नरक चतुर्दशी) is the second day of five days Diwali celebrations. The first being Dhanteras and Crow Puja, second is Narak Chaturdashi (नरक चतुर्दशी) and Kukur Puja, third is Laxmi Puja, fourth day is Govardhan Puja and fifth day is Bhai Tika. According to Hindu legends, Kali (the Goddess of power) killed Narakasura on this day. The day is celebrated in order to eradicate laziness and evil from the life.

Naraka Chaturdashi (नरक चतुर्दशी) is a Hindu festival which is usually observed in the months of October or November. However, Naraka Chaturdashi (नरक चतुर्दशी) in 2014 will be observed on Wednesday, 22nd October. The main ritual of Naraka Chaturdashi (नरक चतुर्दशी) is to wake up early morning (before Sunrise), apply a mix of herbs, oil, flowers and other essential ingredients and take bath at the newarby river. It is said that the person who fails to do so, goes straight to hell.