Aligarh: The worship of the deity of death, Yamaraj, is scheduled for November 11, a day before Diwali. On the eve of Naraka Chaturdashi, celebrated a day prior to Diwali, lamps are illuminated after sunset. This Chaturdashi is observed by offering prayers and devotion to Yamaraj for liberation from untimely death and the safeguarding of well-being.
The five-day festival of lights, Deepotsav, has commenced. Starting from Dhanteras, this festival will conclude on Bhai Dooj on November 15. On November 11, the worship of Yamaraj, the deity of death, is conducted during Naraka Chaturdashi, followed by the festival of Diwali the next day.
Astrologer Pandit Hriday Ranjan Sharma elucidated that November 11 marks Naraka Chaturdashi (Roop Chaudas) or Choti Diwali. Naraka Chaturdashi, falling on the fourteenth day of the Krishna Paksha in Kartik month, is designated for the worship of Yamaraj, the deity of death, in accordance with Hindu traditions.
On the day preceding Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi, lamps are kindled in the evening. The observance of this Chaturdashi involves the worship and meditation of Yamaraj, seeking deliverance from untimely demise and ensuring health and security. The Diwali festival is scheduled to be celebrated on November 12, as per the information provided by the astrologer.
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