Imagine lighting 14 lamps in your home… for people who are no longer alive.
In Bengal, India, a mysterious tradition takes place just before Diwali, known as Bhoot Chaturdashi.
According to traditional Bengali beliefs, this is the night when departed ancestors are believed to return to their former homes.
Families light 14 oil lamps, symbolically guiding their ancestors home. But that's not all…
There is another fascinating tradition called Choddo Shaak, which involves eating 14 varieties of leafy greens.
But why exactly 14 lamps?
Why are these traditions connected to ancestors?
And what makes this night so special before Diwali?
Discover the fascinating beliefs and cultural traditions behind Bhoot Chaturdashi.
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One question for you: If you could light a lamp in memory of someone you love, who would it be?
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