Chaturdashi Dates 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2024 | — |
Begins: 09-Jan-2024 10:25 PM Tuesday
Ends: 10-Jan-2024 08:11 PM Wednesday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 0.7°
Mula (Pada 1)
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| 24 Jan 2024 | — |
Begins: 23-Jan-2024 08:41 PM Tuesday
Ends: 24-Jan-2024 09:51 PM Wednesday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Gemini 14.9°
Ardra (Pada 3)
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| 09 Feb 2024 | — |
Begins: 08-Feb-2024 11:17 AM Thursday
Ends: 09-Feb-2024 08:02 AM Friday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 0.7°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 23 Feb 2024 | — |
Begins: 22-Feb-2024 01:23 PM Thursday
Ends: 23-Feb-2024 03:35 PM Friday
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Magha | Shukla |
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Cancer 15.0°
Pushya (Pada 4)
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| 09 Mar 2024 | — |
Begins: 08-Mar-2024 09:58 PM Friday
Ends: 09-Mar-2024 06:18 PM Saturday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 0.4°
Dhanishta (Pada 3)
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| 24 Mar 2024 | — |
Begins: 23-Mar-2024 07:19 AM Saturday
Ends: 24-Mar-2024 09:57 AM Sunday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Leo 14.7°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 07 Apr 2024 | Maha Shivaratri |
Begins: 07-Apr-2024 06:54 AM Sunday
Ends: 08-Apr-2024 03:21 AM Monday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Aquarius 29.5°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 22 Apr 2024 | — |
Begins: 22-Apr-2024 01:13 AM Monday
Ends: 23-Apr-2024 03:27 AM Tuesday
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Chaitra | Shukla |
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Virgo 14.0°
Hasta (Pada 2)
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| 07 May 2024 | — |
Begins: 06-May-2024 02:40 PM Monday
Ends: 07-May-2024 11:41 AM Tuesday
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Chaitra | Krishna |
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Pisces 28.1°
Revati (Pada 4)
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| 21 May 2024 | — |
Begins: 21-May-2024 05:41 PM Tuesday
Ends: 22-May-2024 06:49 PM Wednesday
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Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Libra 12.7°
Swati (Pada 2)
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| 04 Jun 2024 | — |
Begins: 04-Jun-2024 10:01 PM Tuesday
Ends: 05-Jun-2024 07:55 PM Wednesday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Aries 26.3°
Bharani (Pada 4)
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| 20 Jun 2024 | — |
Begins: 20-Jun-2024 07:51 AM Thursday
Ends: 21-Jun-2024 07:33 AM Friday
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Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Scorpio 11.0°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
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| 04 Jul 2024 | — |
Begins: 04-Jul-2024 05:54 AM Thursday
Ends: 05-Jul-2024 04:58 AM Friday
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Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Taurus 24.3°
Mrigashira (Pada 1)
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| 20 Jul 2024 | — |
Begins: 19-Jul-2024 07:43 PM Friday
Ends: 20-Jul-2024 06:01 PM Saturday
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Ashadha | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 9.2°
Mula (Pada 3)
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| 03 Aug 2024 | — |
Begins: 02-Aug-2024 03:27 PM Friday
Ends: 03-Aug-2024 03:51 PM Saturday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Gemini 22.4°
Punarvasu (Pada 1)
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| 18 Aug 2024 | — |
Begins: 18-Aug-2024 05:52 AM Sunday
Ends: 19-Aug-2024 03:06 AM Monday
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Shravana | Shukla |
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Capricorn 7.3°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 01 Sep 2024 | — |
Begins: 01-Sep-2024 03:41 AM Sunday
Ends: 02-Sep-2024 05:22 AM Monday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Cancer 20.8°
Ashlesha (Pada 2)
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| 17 Sep 2024 | Anant Chaturdashi |
Begins: 16-Sep-2024 03:11 PM Monday
Ends: 17-Sep-2024 11:45 AM Tuesday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Aquarius 5.8°
Dhanishta (Pada 4)
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| 01 Oct 2024 | — |
Begins: 30-Sep-2024 07:07 PM Monday
Ends: 01-Oct-2024 09:39 PM Tuesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Leo 19.7°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 16 Oct 2024 | — |
Begins: 16-Oct-2024 12:20 AM Wednesday
Ends: 16-Oct-2024 08:42 PM Wednesday
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Ashvina | Shukla |
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Pisces 4.7°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 31 Oct 2024 | Narak Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) |
Begins: 30-Oct-2024 01:16 PM Wednesday
Ends: 31-Oct-2024 03:53 PM Thursday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Virgo 19.2°
Hasta (Pada 3)
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| 14 Nov 2024 | — |
Begins: 14-Nov-2024 09:44 AM Thursday
Ends: 15-Nov-2024 06:20 AM Friday
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Kartika | Shukla |
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Aries 4.1°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
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| 30 Nov 2024 | — |
Begins: 29-Nov-2024 08:40 AM Friday
Ends: 30-Nov-2024 10:30 AM Saturday
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Kartika | Krishna |
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Libra 19.2°
Swati (Pada 4)
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| 14 Dec 2024 | — |
Begins: 13-Dec-2024 07:41 PM Friday
Ends: 14-Dec-2024 05:00 PM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Taurus 3.8°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 29 Dec 2024 | — |
Begins: 29-Dec-2024 03:33 AM Sunday
Ends: 30-Dec-2024 04:02 AM Monday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 19.4°
Jyeshtha (Pada 1)
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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.