Prayagraj: Devotees are offering prayers at the 'Lete Hanuman Mandir' in Prayagraj on the occasion of Naraka Chaturdashi on Wednesday.
Narak Chaturdashi is a Hindu festival that falls on Chaturdashi (the 14th day) of the Krishna Paksha in the Shalivahan Shak Hindu calendar month of Kartik. It is also referred to as Kali Chaudas, Narak Chaudas, Roop Chaudas, Choti Diwali, and Narak Nivaran Chaturdashi.
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Several places in Uttar Pradesh are decked up to celebrate Choti Deepavali and Diwali festivals in the state.
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Narak Chaturdashi aarti
During the aarti of the Narak Chaturdashi festival today, another record will be attempted as over 1,100 people perform the largest aarti together on Saryu Ghat.
It is the second day of the five-day Deepavali/Diwali festival. Narakasur, an asura (demon), was slain on this day, according to Hindu tradition, by Krishna and Satyabhama.
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Every year, Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs all celebrate Diwali to symbolise the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and joy over despair.
Diwali, popularly known as the festival of lights, is celebrated nationwide with great pomp. People perform puja, observe rituals, decorate their homes with diyas, rangoli, ornaments, and lights, enjoy delectable sweets and meals, dress in new traditional attire, and more. (with Agency inputs)
