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Chaturdashi चतुर्दशी

Chaturdashi is a Rikta tithi sacred to Shiva. Krishna Chaturdashi each month is Masik Shivaratri, and the one in Magha (Phalguna in the north) is Maha Shivaratri.

Meaning: Fourteenth. Ruling deity: Shiva.

Next Chaturdashi dates

  • Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi: Sat, 7 Nov, 2026, 10:48 AM → Sun, 8 Nov, 2026, 11:28 AM
  • Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi: Mon, 23 Nov, 2026, 02:37 AM → Mon, 23 Nov, 2026, 11:43 PM
  • Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi: Mon, 7 Dec, 2026, 02:22 AM → Tue, 8 Dec, 2026, 04:13 AM
  • Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi: Tue, 22 Dec, 2026, 02:24 PM → Wed, 23 Dec, 2026, 10:47 AM

Times in IST. See your city for local times and the observance date.

Significance of Chaturdashi

Maha Shivaratri is observed on the night Chaturdashi prevails at Nishita Kaal (midnight), with four praharas of worship.

Kartika Krishna Chaturdashi is Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali), and Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi is Anant Chaturdashi, when Ganesha idols are immersed.

Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Shukla) is shared by Vishnu and Shiva devotees.

Good for

  • Shiva worship and night vigils
  • Tantric and protective rituals
  • Removing negativity

Traditionally avoided

  • Weddings and auspicious beginnings (Rikta tithi)

Festivals on Chaturdashi

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