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2.Choti Diwali: It is also called Kali Chaudas, which means eternal fourteen as it is celebrated on the 14th of Kartika month in the Hindu calendar.

Significance:

• 1. On this day, the demon Narakasur was killed by lord Krishna and goddess Satrajiti.
• 2. In east India this day represents the victory of the goddess Mahakali.
• 3. This day is meant to kill the evil of laziness inside us and welcome the good times.

Tradition:

• 1. Body massages with oil are performed to get rid of fatigue.
• 2. Sweets and delicacies are offered to Lord Hanuman.
• 3. Rituals of Kali Choudas are performed.
• 4. Bathing and applying kajal in the eyes to keep Buri Nazar away.

Diwali: The 15th day of the Hindu month Kartika is celebrated as the actual Diwali.

Significance:

• 1. Lord Rama reached Ayodhya after Lord Rama's army defeated Ravana's force.
• 2. Krishna killed Narakasura, the evil king, and freed 16000 girls imprisoned by Narakasura.
• 3. The festival is highly associated with Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and riches because she was born from Samudra Manthan i.e. the churning of the milk ocean.

Tradition:

• 1. Lord Ganesha is worshiped, the symbol of ethical beginnings and the removal of difficulties.
• 2. Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped to bring wealth and prosperity.
• 3. Light Diyas, candles, and crackers to celebrate the light of good over the darkness of evil.

Vishwakarma: The 4th day of Diwali week celebrated on the 16th of Kartika month.

Significance:

• 1. Vishwakarma is a day to celebrate lord Vishwakarma, the craftsman deity. Vishwakarma has created the world and is known as the divine engineer of the world.

Tradition:

• 1. Shops, instruments, and equipment are worshiped in order to maintain its well functioning.
• 2. Business owners and working employees pray for a secure future, safe working conditions, and good fortune.
• 3. Govardhan puja is offered in the honor of the first puja of the Vraja people brought by lord Krishna.

Vishwakarma: Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the 17th of Kartika month. Bhai Dooj has a remarkable meaning where Bhai means 'brother' and Dooj means 'the second day after the new moon, and this is the day when Bhai Dooj is celebrated.

Significance:

• 1. After killing the demon Narakasura, Lord Krishna visited his sister Subhadra, and she welcomed him warmly with sweets and tilak.
• 2. Lord Yama visited his sister Yamuna on the day of Dwitheya, which is the second day after the new moon.

Tradition:

• 1. Brothers and sisters celebrate the strong sibling bond they share with each other.
• 2. Sisters prepare brothers' favorite dishes and pray for the long life and well-being of their brothers.
• 3. Brothers visit their sisters with gifts as a mark of responsibility and care towards their sisters.