Diwali's Secrets: Yamaraj Worship Guide for Fearless Celebrations

coincides with Diwali, alleviating the fear of hell.

Perform Yamaraj's worship on this day, acknowledging his various names with a dedicated water offering.

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Yama, Dharmaraj, Mrityu, Anantak, Vaishwat, Kaal, Sarvabhutakshay, Neel, Parameshthi, and Chitragupta.

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Special practices for the compact Diwali, especially honoring the diverse names of Yamaraj.

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a unique celestial occurrence as Narak Chaturdashi aligns with Kartik month's Swati Nakshatra.

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Puranic tale recommends a pre-sunrise bath with fragrant oil on this specific date, possibly dispelling hellish fears.

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Commence the day by waking up before sunrise and bathing with scented oil-infused water or perfume.

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Follow up with a massage using sesame oil and a regular water bath; if not feasible, apply ubtan during the day.

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Perform Yamaraj's worship to alleviate the fear of hell, focusing on his diverse names with folded hands and water offerings.

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Names to remember during this worship: Yama, Dharmaraj, Mrityu, Anantak, Vaishwat, Kaal, Sarvabhutakshay, Neel, Parameshthi, and Chitragupta.

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Dedicate sesame seeds and water as an offering; if not possible, at least recite these names with reverence for fear cessation.

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