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Tithi 14
Chaturdashi
Lord ShivaThe FourteenthBoth Shukla and Krishna
Quick Answer
Chaturdashi is the 14th tithi — the day before Amavasya (new moon) or Purnima (full moon). It is Shiva's most sacred tithi. Maha Shivratri falls on Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi. Monthly Shivratri is observed on Krishna Chaturdashi of every month.
Significance of Chaturdashi
The 14th tithi is Shiva's own tithi — the night before the new moon, when the Moon's energy is almost completely withdrawn. This absence of lunar influence creates a stillness that is ideal for deep meditation and Shiva worship. Maha Shivratri (the greatest Shivratri) falls on Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi. But every month's Krishna Chaturdashi is a minor Shivratri — the Pradosh window of the 13th is immediately followed by the Chaturdashi puja.
What to Do on Chaturdashi
✓ Auspicious For
- • Shiva puja and fasting
- • Pradosh worship (13th evening leading into Chaturdashi)
- • Deep meditation and yoga
- • Visiting Shiva temples
✗ Traditionally Avoid
- • Auspicious ceremonies (marriages, naming, housewarming) — the waning Moon near new moon is not conducive
Chaturdashi Puja Vidhi
- 1Observe fast on Shivratri (monthly or Maha): see festivals.js Maha Shivratri protocol
- 2Perform 4-prahar puja: 6 PM, 9 PM, 12 AM, 3 AM
- 3Bathe the Shivalinga with milk, honey, bhasma, and water in each prahar
- 4Stay awake through the night — the most meritorious act of Chaturdashi
Chaturdashi Dates 2026
• Krishna Chaturdashi 2026: 12 Jan, 11 Feb, 12 Mar, 11 Apr, 10 May, 9 Jun, 8 Jul, 7 Aug, 5 Sep, 5 Oct, 3 Nov, 3 Dec
Vedic Astrology & Chaturdashi
Vedic Astrology
Chaturdashi (14th tithi) is associated with the 12th house — the house of moksha, isolation, and liberation. Shiva — the lord of moksha — is naturally the deity of this tithi. Worshipping Shiva on Chaturdashi activates the 12th house principle (spiritual liberation, release from karma) in the most direct way possible.
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