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Diwali colouring page: Krishna with his chakra and Satyabhama with her bow defeat Narakasura outside his fort at sunrise
Episode 2 of 5 · Day 2 · Naraka Chaturdashi

Krishna and Satyabhama defeat Narakasura

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  • Ages 3–10
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Krishna and brave Satyabhama set thousands of people free from Narakasura's fort.

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  1. The demon king Narakasura had locked away thousands of people in his fort.

  2. Krishna rode out in his chariot with brave Satyabhama, who fought with her bow.

  3. Together they defeated Narakasura at dawn and set everyone free.

  4. In many homes in South India, families wake before sunrise and light lamps to remember this victory.

Talk about it: Why do you think people wake up early on this day?

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Facts, a quiz and words to know

Did you know?

  • It is also called Chhoti Diwali, "little Diwali", and falls on the fourteenth day (chaturdashi).
  • Many families take an early oil bath before sunrise, called abhyanga snan, and then light lamps.
  • Narakasura ruled a kingdom called Pragjyotisha, in the region of present-day Assam.
  • In Gujarat and parts of western India the day is also known as Kali Chaudas.

Quick quiz

  1. 1Who defeated Narakasura?

    1. Krishna and Satyabhama
    2. Rama and Sita
    3. Hanuman
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    A. Krishna and Satyabhama. Krishna with Satyabhama.

  2. 2What is another name for this day?

    1. Chhoti Diwali
    2. Holi
    3. Onam
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    A. Chhoti Diwali. Little Diwali.

  3. 3What do families do before sunrise?

    1. Take an oil bath and light lamps
    2. Fly kites
    3. Go to the beach
    Show the answer

    A. Take an oil bath and light lamps. Abhyanga snan.

Words to know

Chaturdashi
The fourteenth day
Asura
A powerful being who often fights the gods
Abhyanga
An oil bath
Chhoti
Little or small

Think and do

Talk about it. Satyabhama fought bravely alongside Krishna. Who is a brave person you know?

Try it. Light a lamp with a grown-up at dawn or dusk and say thank you to someone who helped you.

Remember: Courage that sets others free.

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