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Why Choti Diwali Is Also Called Naraka Chaturdashi
Choti Diwali, also called Naraka Chaturdashi, falls on the day before Diwali. Hindu tradition links it to Lord Krishna’s defeat of demon Narakasura and the release of prisoners. Many people mark the occasion with an early oil bath and lamps.
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