The year 2021 is in its last leg and the winters have already dawned and there is a great hustle and bustle as the season of festivities is dancing on the head. In this regard, on the second day of the festival of lights, Narak Chaturdashi and Kartik Amavasya are going to be celebrated. So, AstroSage has prepared a special blog, with the help of which the readers will get to know about the significance of Kartik Amavasya and Narak Chaturdashi falling on the same day, their Shubh Muhurat, and Pujan Vidhi, etc. Along with this, we shall enlighten you with the astrological suggestions for this very day as to how to ward off Doshas from Kundli inflicted by the planetary movement.
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In the very beginning, we will let you know the Tithi, & Muhurat of Kartik Amavasya and Narak Chaturdashi.
Narak Chaturdashi & Kartik Amavasya 2021: Date & Auspicious Timings
Narak Chaturdashi & Kartik Amavasya: 04th November 2021, Thursday
Narak Chaturdashi Muhurat For New Delhi, India
Abhyang Snan Time: 06:06:05 to 06:34:53
Duration: 0 Hour 28 Minute
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Kartik Amavasya
Kartik Amavasya Muhurat For New Delhi, India
Amavasya Tithi Begins at 06:06:05 on November 4, 2021
Amavasya Tithi Ends at 02:47:01 on November 5, 2021
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It is extremely important for everyone to know the significance of Narak Chaturdashi and Kartik Amavasya. Let’s go with the Narak Chaturdashi first.
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Significance of Narak Chaturdashi
Narak Chaturdashi holds a very special place in Sanatan Dharma. Every year, the festival of Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated on Chaturdashi Tithi in Kartik month during Shukla Paksha. This festival is also known by various other names such as Roop Chaudas, Narak Chaudas, and Roop Chaturdashi, etc. Since it is celebrated a day before the festival of lights, Diwali, hence, it is also known as Choti Diwali in some parts of the country.
The significance of this festival is important in many ways. On this very day, Yama, the god of death and justice, is worshipped. With regard to the beliefs, taking a bath with water mixed with Chirchira leaves after applying sesame oil all over the body before sunrise can help a person overcome the fear of entering hell after death. Along with this, there is a glamour on one’s face. There is another prevailing legend, which is associated with Raja Bali, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Krishna as well. So, let us know the legend.
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Legend/Katha Of Narak Chaturdashi
The 2 legends have been circulated in respect of Narak Chaturdashi, out of which one is associated with Lord Krishna while the second one is related with the Vamana form of Lord Vishnu. So, let us get to know such legends.
As per the first legend connected with Lord Krishna, there was a demon named Narkasura who by his mediation got a boon from deities that whenever he dies, it should happen through the hands of a lady. Having this boon, he started lashing out atrocities on all three worlds. Observing all this brutal treatment, Shri Krishna decided to eliminate him which he did with the help of his wife, Satya Bhama, on Chaturdashi Tithi in Kartik month. Knowing the death of Narkasura, people were so happy that they lit lamps at their houses and since then, the festival of Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated. It is also believed that Lord Krishna got 16 thousand women released from the clutches of Narkasura who later became the queens of Lord Krishna.
The second Katha goes on that Lord Vishnu in the form of a dwarf (Vamana form) asked king Bali for two steps of land which he could measure the entire land with just two steps and asked Raja Bali where he should put the third step. In reply, the king offered his head, and observing this, Lord Vishnu was very much pleased and asked Raja Bali if he wanted any boon. The King replied in affirmative and requested to be blessed with a boon that his kingdom should prevail right from the day of Trayodashi to Amavasya every year and during this time, whosoever will celebrate Diwali in his state and offer lamps/Diyas, they would not go to hell. Lord Vamana accepted his words and since then, Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated across the country.
Narak Chaturdashi Pujan Vidhi
- Wake up before the sunrise on Narak Chaturdashi.
- Apply sesame oil all over the body and then, rotate Chirchira leaves around your head thrice and mix it in bathing water.
- The Ashtami of Krishna Paksha that falls before Naraka Chaturdashi is celebrated as Ahoi Ashtami. On this very day, water is filled in a pot and kept aside. This water is mixed in bathing water on Naraka Chaturdashi.
- After taking a bath, ask for forgiveness for the mistakes committed knowingly or unknowingly while reciting the name of Lord Yama facing the south, which is the direction of the lord of death and justice, Lord Yama. This pleases Lord Yama and he emancipates you from all kinds of sins.
- Then, light a lamp/Diya filled with sesame oil for Yama Devta in the south direction at the main entrance of the house.
- Further, worship other deities with due rituals on the evening of this very day and light a lamp filled with sesame oil outside your house, offices or shops, etc. This will help you attain the grace of Maa Lakshmi.
- There is a tradition of worshipping Lord Krishna on this very day. It is also believed that the devotees are blessed with beauty.
- On this day, the old and unusable articles are thrown out at night and it is believed that it tends to the renunciation of callousness and poverty. There is a belief that Maa Lakshmi visits the house of her devotees.
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Let’s learn the importance of Kartik Amavasya and its Pujan Vidhi.
Importance of Kartik Amavasya
Although a great significance is attached to every Amavasya in Sanatan Dharma, the Kartik Amavasya is accredited special status. It is so as the festival the Diwali is celebrated throughout India on the day of Kartik Amavasya. The importance of this day is greatly valued as Lord Shri Krishna himself considered this day his favorite one and said that whosoever worships him on this very day, would be relieved of all Doshas and challenges. On this day, Maa Lakshmi appears on the earth, and reciting the Path of Gita and giving donations and offering lamps/Diyas bestows immeasurable blessings. Along with this, the worship and the donation in the name of ancestors also shower everlasting blessings.
Pujan Vidhi of Kartik Amavasya
- On this day, wake up early in the morning.
- Take a bath in a nearby pool or river. If it is not possible for you, then add some Ganagajal in bathing water at home and take a bath.
- Offer water mixed with red flowers and red Chandan to Lord Sun using a copper pot.
- After this, sesame is put in the running stream, and if is it not feasible, put sesame in a clean cloth, tie them and keep them aside at a separate place. Afterward, put them in running water whenever it is possible.
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How to Ward Off Planetary Doshas on Kartik Amavasya?
- Recite the Path of Navagraha Stotra. This helps to please all the nine planets and thus, the natives are blessed with auspicious results.
- If there is an inauspicious Yoga in the Kundli and is creating hindrances, people are advised to recite Vishnu Sahasranama as it is helpful in mitigating Doshas.
- In Vedic astrology, Saturn is considered to be the lord of justice and in this context, if Saturn is placed in an unfavourable position in a horoscope, the native is suggested to light a lamp/Diya in a temple or in a poor person’s house on the day of Kartik Amavasya. This lessens the negative impact inflicted by the planet Saturn.
- If a native is not getting respect from society, they are suggested to perform Abhishek of Lord Shiva with honey. This will bring humility in their voice and peace, prosperity and fame will enhance in their life.
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