Satyabhama – The warrior wife of Lord Krishna Diwali is celebrated as a Five day festival across major parts of India and each day has a different story behind it. One Diwali story in particular strikes out loud – Narakchaturdashi – the story of Krishna and his wife Satyabhama killing the demon Narakasura. This story not just celebrates the usual victory of good over evil but of mutual respect, understanding of the wife and husband […]
Naraka Chaturdashi : Story and Origin Deepavali is celebrated throughout the country, north India considers Naraka Chaturdashi as “Choti Diwali” but in South India Naraka Chaturdashi is the main Deepavali. Style of celebrating is same, ligting of Diya’s and letting off the crackers but both celebrate on different days, South India celebrates the Deepavali a day earlier than the North Indian’s. Both celebrate the victory of Good over Evil but North Indians celebrate the return […]
“Deepavali” as it is called in South India is a little sober compared to the North India. The stories behind the Deepavali in the south and Diwali in the north are different but the celebration is similar. In the south it is not about Rama returning to Ayodhya, but it is about “Narakasura Vadha”. Narakasura was killed by Krishna or according the legend of Telugu’s was killed “Satyabhama”. In South, Deepavali is more a festival […]
