Know the secret of the Abhyanga Snan, the Ritual of Narak Chaturdashi

Narak Chaturdashi Abhyang Snan: The second day of Diwali is called Narak Chaturdashi.  It is also called Kali Chaudas and Roop Chaudas.  This day is the day of total destruction of darkness.  It is said that on this day, if a person wants to overcome negativity and embark on a spiritual path, God will help them completely.  On this day, Lord Krishna killed Narakasura, after which religion was established on earth.  That is why it is called Narak Chaturdashi, the Chaturdashi that dispels hell.

Abhyang bath is of special importance on the day of Narak Chaturdashi.  It is said that doing so brings relief from sins.  This not only purifies the body but also the soul.  On this day in the evening, Yamaraja, Maa Kali, and Hanuman are worshiped, and Yamadeep is lit to create a sense of security in the house.  This day is especially best for worshiping powerful gods like Kali, Rudra, and Hanuman, as all these gods remove negativity.  That is why the worship performed on Narak Chaturdashi not only gives material happiness but also spiritual benefits.  And that is why it is also called Choti Diwali because it erases the darkness.

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Religious significance of Narak Chaturdashi 

On the day of Narak Chaturdashi, one should take a bath with Ubtan in the morning.  It is also called the form bath.  Abhyanga bath means using a special Ubtan that is applied to your body before bathing.  It is said that doing so not only purifies the body but also the mind and soul.  A special Ubtan is prepared on Narak Chaturdashi.  This Ubtan is to be rubbed on the body before sunrise and afterwards to take a bath.  This ubtan is prepared from the following ingredients:

• Besan
• Turmeric
• Mustard oil 
• Black sesame seeds 
• Sandalwood, 
• camphor 
• Rose water 
• Ganga water 
• A little lemon juice

Method of applying Ubtan 

• This Ubtan should be applied to the body before sunrise.
• While applying Ubtan, face south and chant the mantra Om Yama Devataya Namah.
• After applying the Ubtan, wait for a while and then take a bath with pure water.
• After bathing, wear clean clothes and offer lamps.

Do this special remedy on the day of Narak Chaturdashi 

• Lighting lamps containing black sesame seeds and mustard oil on Narak Chaturdashi reduces the effects of Pitra Dosha and Kalasarpa Dosha.
• On this day, putting four longs in lemon and making a lamp and burning it in front of Hanuman, the fear of enemies is eliminated forever.
• This day is very dear to Yama, and it is believed that the Yama lamp is lit in the southern direction on this day, which brings salvation to the ancestors.
• On this day, lighting a four-cornered lamp at the main door of the house removes poverty.
• Taking a bath with special Ubtan before sunrise on this day removes skin diseases and makes the skin shine.
• On this day, worship of Maa Kali and Lord Hanuman destroys fear.
• This day is also celebrated as Chhoti Diwali, so decorate your house with lamps, make Rangoli, install arches, and prepare for the arrival of Goddess Lakshmi because the next day is the day of the appearance of Goddess Lakshmi.

Thus Narak Chaturdashi/ Roop Chaudas is not only a festival of lighting lamps but a day of getting rid of inner dirt.  Known as Roop Chaturdashi, this day purifies not only your body but also your mind and soul.  If a person takes an Abhyang bath on this day with devotion and performs pooja, path, archana, charity, and religion, he certainly gets the grace of all the gods and goddesses.  Especially Maa Kali, Hanuman, and Yama are pleased and remove misfortune. 

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