Today 12 November is Celebration Kali Chaudas.Kal Chaudas is Known as a Narak Chaturdashi and Choti Diwali.
About Kali Chaudas
Today the fourteenth day of the dark half of the month of Ashwin is called Kali Chaudas. There is a very interesting tale associated with this day.Kali means Dark (evil) and Chaudas – Fourteenth. Thus, celebrated 14th day of Ashwin, Kali Chaudas is the day allotted to the worship of Maha-Kali or Shakti and is believed that on this day Kali killed the wicked Raktavija. Also referred to as Narak-Chaturdashi, Kali Chaudas is day to abolish laziness and evil which create hell in our life and shine light on life. The strength to protect others is referred as Kali, and if its used for God’s work it is called Mahakali. Kali Chaudous is also attached to the legend of Lord Hanuman. Hanumanji as a baby was very hungry. Whilst lying down he saw the sun in the sky and thought it was a fruit and went to pick it. He flew into the sky and put the whole sun in his mouth causing darkness throughout the entire universe. Lord Indra requested that Hanumanji return the sun. When Hanumanji refused, Lord Indra unleashed his vajra and knocked Hanumanji down to earth releasing the Sun. Today we offer poojan to Hanumanji as our Kuldev to protect us from Evil. The poojan is performed with oil, flowers, chandan and sindur. Coconuts are also offered to Hanumanji and prashad of Sesame seed, ladoos and rice with ghee and sugar. The rituals of Kali Choudas is strongly suggestive of the origin of Deepavaali as an harvest festival is performed. On this day delicacies are prepared from pounded semi-cooked rice (called Poha or Pova). This rice is taken from the fresh harvest available at that time. This custom is prevalent both in rural and urban areas especially in Western India. Today, a head wash and application of kajal in the eyes is believed to keep away the kali nazar (evil eye). Some say that those who are into tantra, learn their ‘mantras’ on this day. Alternatively, people offer Nived (food) to the goddess that is local to where they are originally from. This goddess is called their ‘Kul Devi’, in order to cast off evil spirits. Some families also offer food to their forefathers on this day. The second day of Diwali is known as Kali Choudas in Gujarat, Rajasthan & few part of Maharashtra. This reverence is called “Kali Chaudas or Kal Chaturdasi”.
Today Kali Chaudas Pooja
Kali Chaudas, also spelt as Kali Choudas Pooja, is observed on the fourteenth day in Ashwin month mainly in Gujarat. Kali Chaudas 2009 date is October 16th. This is the second day of Diwali festival. It is observed on the day before Diwali and the day after Dhanteras. Goddess Kali is worshipped on Kali Chaudas day. Diwali is observed as Kali Puja in Bengal. Kali Chaudas is also known as Kal Chaturdashi. There are many legends or stories are associated with Kali Choudas. It is believed that on this day, Goddess Mahakali or Shakti demolished demon Raktavija. Special recipe called Pova or Poha is made and offered as naivedya to the Goddess and distributed among devoptees. Hanuman Puja and Kul Devi Puja are also performed on this day. Devotees believe that on this festival, Lord Hanuman was granted with some very special boons like Chirayu (everlasting life). Since then Hanuman is called as Chiranjeevi.
Today Sms
Is Kali Chaudas ko Bhagwan
Appko Har Kali Nazar Se Bachaye… Happy Kali Chaudas
Utho….. re….. Utho…. mere kali…. chaudash ke bhoot good morning happy kalichaudash
Ma Adi-Shakti Mahakali aap ke jeevan me sukh,
santi aur samrudhi pradan kare.
Aisi Mataji ko pranaam. Happy Kali Chaudas
Like Lord Krishn attained Victory over the Narkashur, On this Kali Chaudas may lord Bless U & U attain victory Over evil in your life. Happy Kali Chaudash.
Jae seh Krishna bhagvan neh Narkashur kaa nash kiya, Vae seh hin Bhagvan aapke jivan seh dukhonh ka nash kareh. Aapko meri aur seh Kali Chaudas ki dherohn shubhkamnaye.
Tomorrow is Diwali, But today is Kali Chaudas. So wishing you today a very prosperous Kali Chaudas.
