Naraka Chaturdashi 2009, Narak Chaturdashi Diwali, Naraka Chaturdasi festival, Narak Chaturdasi greetings

Naraka Chaturdashi 2009 or Narak Chaturdashi festival is observed before Diwali in South India. Naraka Chaturdasi 2009 date is October 17. Narak Chaturdasi is celebrated the victory of Lord Krishna over Demon Naraka (Narakasura or Narakasuran) and also the legend behind Deepavali celebrations. The battle between Naraka and Krishna shook the entire world. During the battle, an arrow hits Krishna and he acts being unconscious.

Satyabhama could not tolerate this and she took the bow and arrow of Krishna and kills Demon Naraka. It is said that before dying Naraka realized his mistakes and requested for a festival in his name from his parents which will remind people what will happen when they are overtook by inflated egos.

The legend for celebrating Diwali in North India is based on the return of Lord Ram from exile to Ayodhya. But in South India the legend is Krishna defeating demon Naraka with the help of Satyabhama.