Naraka Chaturdashi: Slaying the Inner Demon Before Diwali’s Light

Naraka Chaturdashi, or Chhoti Diwali, marks a crucial pre-Diwali ritual of cleansing. The day commemorates Lord Krishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura, symbolizing the internal battle against ego and negativity. Sacred baths and lamp lighting signify the destruction of inner darkness before embracing the festival of light, urging a focus on inner purification.