Chaturdashi Dates 2023
The most celebrated Chaturdashi is Maha Shivaratri, falling on Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi, which is one of the grandest festivals in Hinduism. Narak Chaturdashi (Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi), also known as Chhoti Diwali, is another major festival falling on this tithi, observed on the day before Diwali.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan 2023 | — |
Begins: 05-Jan-2023 12:02 AM Thursday
Ends: 06-Jan-2023 02:16 AM Friday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Taurus 25.9°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
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| 20 Jan 2023 | — |
Begins: 20-Jan-2023 10:00 AM Friday
Ends: 21-Jan-2023 06:18 AM Saturday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 11.6°
Mula (Pada 4)
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| 04 Feb 2023 | — |
Begins: 03-Feb-2023 06:59 PM Friday
Ends: 04-Feb-2023 09:31 PM Saturday
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Magha | Shukla |
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Gemini 26.2°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
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| 19 Feb 2023 | — |
Begins: 18-Feb-2023 08:02 PM Saturday
Ends: 19-Feb-2023 04:18 PM Sunday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 11.5°
Shravana (Pada 1)
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| 06 Mar 2023 | — |
Begins: 05-Mar-2023 02:09 PM Sunday
Ends: 06-Mar-2023 04:19 PM Monday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Cancer 26.3°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
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| 20 Mar 2023 | Maha Shivaratri |
Begins: 20-Mar-2023 04:55 AM Monday
Ends: 21-Mar-2023 01:47 AM Tuesday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Aquarius 10.9°
Shatabhisha (Pada 2)
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| 05 Apr 2023 | — |
Begins: 04-Apr-2023 08:07 AM Tuesday
Ends: 05-Apr-2023 09:20 AM Wednesday
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Chaitra | Shukla |
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Leo 25.9°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 19 Apr 2023 | — |
Begins: 18-Apr-2023 01:27 PM Tuesday
Ends: 19-Apr-2023 11:24 AM Wednesday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Pisces 9.8°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 04 May 2023 | — |
Begins: 03-May-2023 11:51 PM Wednesday
Ends: 04-May-2023 11:45 PM Thursday
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Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Virgo 24.9°
Chitra (Pada 1)
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| 17 May 2023 | — |
Begins: 17-May-2023 10:29 PM Wednesday
Ends: 18-May-2023 09:43 PM Thursday
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Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Aries 8.3°
Ashwini (Pada 3)
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| 02 Jun 2023 | — |
Begins: 02-Jun-2023 12:50 PM Friday
Ends: 03-Jun-2023 11:18 AM Saturday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Libra 23.3°
Vishakha (Pada 1)
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| 16 Jun 2023 | — |
Begins: 16-Jun-2023 08:40 AM Friday
Ends: 17-Jun-2023 09:12 AM Saturday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Taurus 6.6°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 01 Jul 2023 | — |
Begins: 01-Jul-2023 11:09 PM Saturday
Ends: 02-Jul-2023 08:23 PM Sunday
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Ashadha | Shukla |
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Scorpio 21.4°
Jyeshtha (Pada 2)
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| 16 Jul 2023 | — |
Begins: 15-Jul-2023 08:33 PM Saturday
Ends: 16-Jul-2023 10:08 PM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Gemini 4.7°
Mrigashira (Pada 4)
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| 31 Jul 2023 | — |
Begins: 31-Jul-2023 07:28 AM Monday
Ends: 01-Aug-2023 03:53 AM Tuesday
|
Adhika Shravana | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 19.4°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 15 Aug 2023 | — |
Begins: 14-Aug-2023 10:25 AM Monday
Ends: 15-Aug-2023 12:43 PM Tuesday
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Adhika Shravana | Krishna |
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Cancer 3.0°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
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| 30 Aug 2023 | — |
Begins: 29-Aug-2023 02:49 PM Tuesday
Ends: 30-Aug-2023 11:00 AM Wednesday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Capricorn 17.6°
Shravana (Pada 3)
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| 13 Sep 2023 | — |
Begins: 13-Sep-2023 02:22 AM Wednesday
Ends: 14-Sep-2023 04:49 AM Thursday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Leo 1.6°
Magha (Pada 1)
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| 28 Sep 2023 | Anant Chaturdashi |
Begins: 27-Sep-2023 10:20 PM Wednesday
Ends: 28-Sep-2023 06:50 PM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Aquarius 16.1°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
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| 13 Oct 2023 | — |
Begins: 12-Oct-2023 07:54 PM Thursday
Ends: 13-Oct-2023 09:51 PM Friday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Virgo 0.8°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 27 Oct 2023 | — |
Begins: 27-Oct-2023 06:58 AM Friday
Ends: 28-Oct-2023 04:19 AM Saturday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Pisces 15.2°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 12 Nov 2023 | Narak Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) |
Begins: 11-Nov-2023 01:58 PM Saturday
Ends: 12-Nov-2023 02:45 PM Sunday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Libra 0.5°
Chitra (Pada 3)
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| 26 Nov 2023 | — |
Begins: 25-Nov-2023 05:23 PM Saturday
Ends: 26-Nov-2023 03:55 PM Sunday
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Kartika | Shukla |
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Aries 14.7°
Bharani (Pada 1)
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| 11 Dec 2023 | — |
Begins: 11-Dec-2023 07:10 AM Monday
Ends: 12-Dec-2023 06:24 AM Tuesday
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Kartika | Krishna |
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Scorpio 0.5°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
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| 25 Dec 2023 | — |
Begins: 25-Dec-2023 05:56 AM Monday
Ends: 26-Dec-2023 05:48 AM Tuesday
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Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Taurus 14.7°
Rohini (Pada 2)
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Chaturdashi – Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Chaturdashi?
Chaturdashi is the 14th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. The Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi is observed as Masik Shivaratri every month and is one of the most regularly observed tithis among Shiva devotees.
What is Maha Shivaratri?
Maha Shivaratri falls on Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi and is one of the most important festivals in Hinduism. It marks the night when Lord Shiva performed the Tandava — the cosmic dance of creation and destruction — and is observed with night-long worship, fasting, and chanting of Om Namah Shivaya across India and the world.
What is Narak Chaturdashi?
Narak Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) falls on Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi, the day before Diwali. It marks the defeat of the demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna and Goddess Satyabhama. An oil bath before sunrise and lighting of diyas in the evening are the main observances on this day.
How is Masik Shivaratri (monthly Chaturdashi) observed?
Devotees observe a fast, perform Shiva abhishek with milk, water, honey, and curd, offer bilva leaves, and spend the night in prayer and chanting. The fast is broken the next morning after Shiva puja. Regular observance of Masik Shivaratri is believed to grant Lord Shiva's blessings and lead toward liberation.