About Festival

Roop Chaturdashi which is popularly also known as Narak Chaturdashi is dedicated to prepare and beautify oneself for the auspicious occasion of Diwali.

It is also believed that Lord Krishna killed demon Mahishasura and freed the masses from the brutality and cruelty of the mighty demon. Yamraj and Chitragupt are also worshipped on this day on a large scale by the lovers.

On this day, people wake up before dawn and take bath with good traditional products and scented oils. Ubtan is applied by the women which is made up of special gram flour mixed with herbs for cleansing and beautifying themselves.

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How the day is celebrated ?

After the chaturdashi bath, new clothes are worn and special pujas are performed by the devotees.

Devastation of the evil and arrival of the new shine is marked by the beginning of this day. Diyas (Earthen Lamps) are perched by the devotees on this day. To gain blessings from Lord Yama, special Pujas are performed and devised.

It is said that by doing these pujas, Lord Yama will protect them from the sufferings in hell and will stop their way to hell. Diyas are specially lit on this day and are put on the main doors of the house.

Roop Chaudas is one of the most important days among the five days of festivity in the land of Rajasthan. This festival is celebrated with a great deal of zeal and enthusiasm.

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