Celebrate Roop Chaudas 2024 with stunning Rangoli designs that symbolize beauty, prosperity, and tradition. From oil massages to vibrant rangolis, learn the rituals of Roop Chaudas to welcome blessings and prepare your home for Diwali. Mumbai: Roop Chaudas, also known as Narak Chaturdashi, Narak Chaudas, or Chhoti Diwali, is celebrated one day before Diwali.
As per beliefs, this sacred day enhances beauty and attracts good fortune through specific practices. On Diwali night, Goddess Lakshmi visits Earth, bringing blessings to clean and well-kept homes. Roop Chaudas is also linked to a range of traditions and beliefs, including remedies to prevent illness and overcome obstacles.
In 2024, Roop Chaudas will be observed on Wednesday, October 30, according to the Vedic Panchang. The Chaturdashi Tithi will begin on October 30 at 1:15 pm and conclude on October 31 at 3:52 pm. A beloved tradition on Roop Chaudas is the Abhyanga, or oil massage, intended to enhance beauty and radiance.
On the morning of October 30, devotees wake before sunrise to complete morning routines and apply a mixture made from turmeric, sandalwood, gram flour, honey, saffron, and milk. Each ingredient is thought to offer special benefits. After applying the paste, devotees bathe and recite prayers for lasting beauty and well-being.
Roop Chaudas, or Kaal Chaudas, also involves worshipping Lord Vishnu in his Vamana avatar and King Bali. Performing this puja with traditional rituals is believed to invite Goddess .