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Kali Chaudas is considered best for the worship of Mahakali Mata. It is believed that Mahakali Mata had appeared on the day of Kali Chaudash. Kali Chaudash is also known as Narak Chaturdashi. There are some myths associated with each of our festivals. Kali Chaudas is also not untouched by this. Let us know today some interesting stories related to Kali Chaudash.
A story related to Vaman Avatar
Lord Vishnu took Vaman incarnation. He measured the earth and sky including the palace of King Bali in two steps. After this Lord Vaman asked King Bali where he should take the third step? In response to this question, King Bali asked Lord Vaman to place his third foot on his head. Seeing this devotion of King Bali, Lord Vishnu was very pleased and asked him to ask for a boon. Then King Bali asked for a boon from Lord Vaman that he should rule the earth every year from the day of Trayodashi till Amavasya and during this period, whoever donates a lamp in the kingdom of King Bali on the date of Chaturdashi, all those Jats and their ancestors will not suffer the torture of hell. Will have to endure. Lord Vaman accepted the words of King Bali, since then the festival of Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated.
A story related to Ratidev
In ancient times, there was a king named Ratidev, who was very charitable. After his death Yamraj came to take him. When Ratideva came to know that he was being taken to hell, he was surprised. He asked Yamraj that I have done so much charity and have done no wrong, still why are you sending me to hell? In response to Ratidev's question, Yamraj told that he had once sent a priest from his house on an empty stomach, due to which he was being taken to hell. Ratidev prayed to Yamraj and pleaded for another life. Yamraj accepted his request and gave Ratidev his life back. After receiving the gift of life, Ratidev met the sages and saints and asked them about the solution to avoid going to hell. The sages and saints advised Maharaj to keep a fast on the day of Narak Chaturdashi and feed the hungry priest. Ratidev followed the advice of the sages, as a result of which he attained heaven instead of hell.
On the day of Kali Chaudash, a lamp is also lit to Yamraj, which is called Yamdeepak. No one knows when death will occur, but the person lights a lamp and prays to Yamraj that he does not die untimely. Thus, there are many other myths associated with the day of Kali Chaudash.
Story of killing Narakasura
According to a legend, a demon named Narakasura started troubling the gods. Narakasura had supernatural powers, so no one could fight him. As Narakasura's pain increased, all the gods went to Lord Krishna. Seeing the condition of the gods, Shri Krishna agreed to help them. According to another story, Narakasura had imprisoned sixteen thousand girls. Lord Shri Krishna freed Narakasura by killing him on this day i.e. Kali Chaudash. According to another story, Narakasura had a boon from Brahma that he would die only at the hands of a woman, so Narakasura was killed by Lord Krishna along with his wife Satyabhama. Therefore this day is also called Narak Chaturdashi or Narak Chaturdashi. Worried that no one would accept these girls, Lord Krishna married them all to give them social status. Thus, Lord Shri Krishna is considered to have 16,108 wives. It is said that by taking bath during Pratyush period before sunrise on the day of Kali Chaudash, one does not have to see Yamlok. According to another legend, this demon was killed by Mahakali, hence this day is celebrated with great pomp in West Bengal.