Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Dhanteras & Naraka Chaturdasi Puja

Dhanteras

Dhanteras marks the beginning of the grand Diwali festival. From utensils to precious metals like Gold and Silver, people usually buy something new on Dhanteras. We welcome the Goddess Lakshmi by lighting Diyas on the corridors. Whole house is decorated with lights and divas. We also offer a Bhog made with Jaggery and is distributed amongst the family members as prasad.









Naraka Chaturdasi / Kali Chaudas 

Naraka Chaturdasi also known as Kali Chaudas is a Hindu festival which falls on Chaturdasi (14th day) of the Krishna Pasha. It is the second day of the five-day-long festival of Diwali. The Hindu literature narrates that the asura (demon) Narakasura was killed on this day by Lord Krishna, Goddess Satyabhama and Goddess Kali. The day is celebrated by early morning religious rituals and festivities followed on. The puja is performed with oil, flowers and sandalwood.








9 comments:

  1. I love learning about new cultures and your photos really illustrate the festival beautifully! Your dresses are gorgeous by the way. Looking fab girl 😍
    Katja xxx
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  2. That gold and red outfit looks amazing on you! I love learning about your culture this way.

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  3. Beautiful write up and photos. Your outfits are so stunning! Your photos tell such a beautiful story.

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  4. I love these patterns and bright colors! It's so fun to learn about your culture! Thanks for the post!

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  5. I love these traditional wear! Amazing!

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  6. You are beautiful! I've never heard of some of these cultural festivals and I loved reading about them!

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  7. your photos are incredible so much colour and love the little details, thanks for sharing all about your culture, i love learning about it and i feel like i learnt a lot thankyou :)

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  8. Extravagant and sooo beautiful! Let me just say your eyes are mesmerising!

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  9. This is such a great post! I love learning things like this about different cultures. And you are so beaautiful!

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