Diwali 2023: The festival of lights is around the corner, and we cannot keep calm already. This is the season of festivals , and we are basking in the glow of festivities. Diwali is one of the most-awaited festivals of the year and is celebrated with a whole lot of pomp and grandeur all over the country.
People deck up in new clothes and they decorate their homes in colours and lights during this time. Dhanteras marks the start of the Diwali festivities. This year, Dhanteras will be celebrated on November 10.
Chhoti Diwali is celebrated a day before Diwali every year. Diwali 2023: Is Chhoti Diwali on November 11 or November 12? Know exact date, history and significance(Unsplash) As we gear up to celebrate one of the biggest festivals of the year, here are a few things that you must know about Chhoti Diwali. We're now on WhatsApp.
Click to join. ALSO READ: Diwali 2023 and mental health: How to fight loneliness during the festive season We're now on WhatsApp. Click to join Date: Chhoti Diwali or Narak Chaturdashi is usually observed a day before Diwali.
This year, Diwali falls on November 12. Narak Chaturdashi will also be celebrated on November 12. According to Drik Panchang, Chaturdashi Tithi will begin at 13:57 PM on November 11 and will end at 14:44 PM on November 12.
History: According to Hindu mythology, Narak Chaturdashi or Chhoti Diwali is traced back to the story of King Naraksura – the mythological demon king who was known for capturing the territories that belonged.
