Naraka Chaturdasi
November 8 - SUNDAY
Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)
"Diwali's precursor celebrating Krishna's defeat of evil demon Narakasura with pre-dawn oil baths."
The day before Diwali celebrating Krishna's victory over demon Narakasura and ritual oil baths.
Traditions:
- Taking ritual oil baths before sunrise to cleanse body and soul
- Lighting oil lamps in the evening to ward off evil spirits
- Bursting firecrackers symbolizing celebration of good over evil
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Fun Fact:
This day is also called 'Choti Diwali' (small Diwali) as homes are lit with diyas a day before the main festival.