What is Bhoot Chaturdashi? Why are children not allowed out of the house on this day in West Bengal?

Bhoot Chaturdashi The festival of is celebrated with great pomp in West Bengal. This festival often raises many questions in the minds of people. In fact, because it is named after ghosts, people often want to know about it. This question arises in the minds of many people that when and why Bhoot Chaturdashi is celebrated. Let us tell you that apart from Bengal, it is also known as Narak Chaturdashi or Kali Chaudas in other places.

Actually, just a day before Diwali, the festival of Bhoot Chaturdashi is celebrated in West Bengal. This festival is celebrated on the Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. However, in other states of the country it is also known as Narak Chaturdashi or Kali Chaudas. But this festival of Bhoot Chaturdashi celebrated in Bengal remains a topic of discussion among the people.

Are evil powers more active on the night of Bhoot Chaturdashi?

According to the information, this festival celebrated in West Bengal is associated with Kali Puja. However, if we talk about mythology, it is said to be related to the killing of Narakasura by Lord Krishna. It is believed that evil powers are more active on the night of Bhoot Chaturdashi. Due to which fear can also be seen among people regarding this. There is also a belief regarding this day that on this day souls come to earth to meet their loved ones.

Children are not allowed to go out of the house alone:

Along with this, children are not allowed to go out of the house alone on the day of Bhoot Chaturdashi. Actually, there is a belief that on the night of Bhoot Chaturdashi, children can be kidnapped to attain tantric achievements. In such a situation, keeping in mind the safety of children, children are not allowed to go out of the house. Along with this, on the night of Bhoot Chaturdashi, lamps are lit in every corner of the house to illuminate everywhere, it is believed that this honors the fourteen generations of ancestors.