Bhoot Chaturdashi is observed on the second day of Diwali. The unsatisfied spirits, bhoot, are worshipped.
In some regions people offer food – cooked rice and til to the spirits.
The rituals coincide with the popular Yama Chaturdasi and Naraka Chaturdasi rituals.
This particular ritual is of importance in eastern parts of India.
This slowly gives way to Kali Puja which starts on this day, and ends the next day.
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Some celebrate this day as the day of Roop Chaturdashi, and people take bath after applying oil.
A day before Diwali used to be day when all fire crackers were bought. Last year's leftover crackers were brought out and dried in the afternoon sun.
Evening was a visit to the Kali Bari. Then back home and light 14 lamps to ward off evil spirits.
This was also the day for Choddo Shak (14 different greens).
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Just one note. There is a puja - Kali Chaudas, which is performed usually in Gujarat. This is different than the Kali Puja in Bengal.
In some regions people offer food – cooked rice and til to the spirits.
The rituals coincide with the popular Yama Chaturdasi and Naraka Chaturdasi rituals.
This particular ritual is of importance in eastern parts of India.
This slowly gives way to Kali Puja which starts on this day, and ends the next day.
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Some celebrate this day as the day of Roop Chaturdashi, and people take bath after applying oil.
A day before Diwali used to be day when all fire crackers were bought. Last year's leftover crackers were brought out and dried in the afternoon sun.
Evening was a visit to the Kali Bari. Then back home and light 14 lamps to ward off evil spirits.
This was also the day for Choddo Shak (14 different greens).
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Just one note. There is a puja - Kali Chaudas, which is performed usually in Gujarat. This is different than the Kali Puja in Bengal.
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