Naraka Chaturdashi, also known as Chhoti Diwali, is the second day of Diwali celebrated a day after Dhanteras or Dhanatrayodashi. This year Naraka Chaturdashi falls on Thursday, November 3.
The festival is also celebrated differently in various parts of the country and is known by many names such as Kali Chaudas, Roop Chaudas, Hanuman Puja and Yama Deepam.
Mythological significance
The second day of festivities coincides with the fourteenth day of the fortnight of the lunar month which is where the term ‘Chaturdashi’ comes from and ‘Naraka’ refers to hell.
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