Women shop for idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi at a roadside stall in Shivala Bazar on the occasion of Dhanteras ahead of the Diwali festival, in Kanpur
As per Hindu punching, the Chaturdashi began at 10.47 am on Saturday and will conclude at 11.27 am on Sunday. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kanpur | Silver Rate in Kanpur | Bank Holidays in Kanpur | Public Holidays in Kanpur | Kanpur AQI | Weather in Kanpur | Petrol Price in Kanpur | Diesel Price in Kanpur | CNG Price in Kanpur | LPG Price in Kanpur Stay updated with the latest Kanpur news.
Times News Network Kanpur: Hindu devotees on Saturday observed Chhoti Diwali, also known as “Narak Chaturdashi” on the eve of the Festival of Light. The devotees lit lamps and performed ‘Yama Deepdaan’ in their houses and offered prayers According to priest Vishwa Bandhu Bajpai, on this festival, besides the worship of Lord Shri Krishna, the veneration of goddess Kali also holds special significance. On this day, Lord Krishna slew the demon Narakasura and liberated thousands of maidens from his captivity, according to Hindu mythology.
This festival is celebrated to mark this victory. On the evening of Chhoti Diwali, there is a special tradition of lighting a lamp, known as ‘Yam Deep’, dedicated to Yamraj, the god of death. Download the TOI App.
At many places, Hanuman Janmotsav was also celebrated on Saturday. The devotees would perform an Abhyanga bath on Sunday then offer prayers and worship gods.