Chaturdashi Dates 2028
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 2028 | — |
Begins: 10-Jan-2028 03:38 PM Monday
Ends: 11-Jan-2028 12:47 PM Tuesday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Gemini 1.4°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
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| 25 Jan 2028 | — |
Begins: 24-Jan-2028 04:09 PM Monday
Ends: 25-Jan-2028 06:17 PM Tuesday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 15.7°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 09 Feb 2028 | — |
Begins: 09-Feb-2028 03:48 AM Wednesday
Ends: 10-Feb-2028 12:18 AM Thursday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Cancer 1.4°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
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| 24 Feb 2028 | — |
Begins: 23-Feb-2028 10:45 AM Wednesday
Ends: 24-Feb-2028 01:27 PM Thursday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 15.8°
Shravana (Pada 2)
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| 10 Mar 2028 | — |
Begins: 09-Mar-2028 02:03 PM Thursday
Ends: 10-Mar-2028 10:22 AM Friday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Leo 1.0°
Magha (Pada 1)
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| 24 Mar 2028 | Maha Shivaratri |
Begins: 24-Mar-2028 05:34 AM Friday
Ends: 25-Mar-2028 07:57 AM Saturday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Aquarius 15.6°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
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| 08 Apr 2028 | — |
Begins: 07-Apr-2028 10:34 PM Friday
Ends: 08-Apr-2028 07:12 PM Saturday
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Chaitra | Shukla |
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Virgo 0.1°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 2)
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| 23 Apr 2028 | — |
Begins: 22-Apr-2028 10:56 PM Saturday
Ends: 24-Apr-2028 12:21 AM Monday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Pisces 14.8°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
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| 07 May 2028 | — |
Begins: 07-May-2028 06:07 AM Sunday
Ends: 08-May-2028 03:34 AM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Virgo 28.7°
Chitra (Pada 2)
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| 22 May 2028 | — |
Begins: 22-May-2028 02:02 PM Monday
Ends: 23-May-2028 02:10 PM Tuesday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Aries 13.5°
Bharani (Pada 1)
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| 05 Jun 2028 | — |
Begins: 05-Jun-2028 01:50 PM Monday
Ends: 06-Jun-2028 12:31 PM Tuesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Libra 26.9°
Vishakha (Pada 3)
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| 21 Jun 2028 | — |
Begins: 21-Jun-2028 02:48 AM Wednesday
Ends: 22-Jun-2028 01:38 AM Thursday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Taurus 11.8°
Rohini (Pada 1)
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| 04 Jul 2028 | — |
Begins: 04-Jul-2028 10:58 PM Tuesday
Ends: 05-Jul-2028 11:05 PM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Scorpio 25.0°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
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| 21 Jul 2028 | — |
Begins: 20-Jul-2028 01:37 PM Thursday
Ends: 21-Jul-2028 11:18 AM Friday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Gemini 9.9°
Ardra (Pada 1)
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| 04 Aug 2028 | — |
Begins: 03-Aug-2028 10:27 AM Thursday
Ends: 04-Aug-2028 11:53 AM Friday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 23.1°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 19 Aug 2028 | — |
Begins: 18-Aug-2028 11:00 PM Friday
Ends: 19-Aug-2028 07:47 PM Saturday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Cancer 8.0°
Pushya (Pada 2)
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| 02 Sep 2028 | Anant Chaturdashi |
Begins: 02-Sep-2028 12:36 AM Saturday
Ends: 03-Sep-2028 02:54 AM Sunday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Capricorn 21.6°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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| 17 Sep 2028 | — |
Begins: 17-Sep-2028 07:30 AM Sunday
Ends: 18-Sep-2028 03:47 AM Monday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Leo 6.4°
Magha (Pada 2)
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| 02 Oct 2028 | — |
Begins: 01-Oct-2028 05:07 PM Sunday
Ends: 02-Oct-2028 07:35 PM Monday
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Ashvina | Shukla |
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Aquarius 20.5°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 17 Oct 2028 | Narak Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) |
Begins: 16-Oct-2028 03:45 PM Monday
Ends: 17-Oct-2028 12:05 PM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Virgo 5.3°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 01 Nov 2028 | — |
Begins: 31-Oct-2028 11:10 AM Tuesday
Ends: 01-Nov-2028 01:09 PM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Pisces 20.0°
Revati (Pada 2)
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| 15 Nov 2028 | — |
Begins: 15-Nov-2028 12:35 AM Wednesday
Ends: 15-Nov-2028 09:34 PM Wednesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Libra 4.7°
Chitra (Pada 4)
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| 30 Nov 2028 | — |
Begins: 30-Nov-2028 05:44 AM Thursday
Ends: 01-Dec-2028 06:42 AM Friday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Aries 20.0°
Bharani (Pada 3)
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| 15 Dec 2028 | — |
Begins: 14-Dec-2028 10:50 AM Thursday
Ends: 15-Dec-2028 09:01 AM Friday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 4.5°
Anuradha (Pada 1)
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| 30 Dec 2028 | — |
Begins: 29-Dec-2028 11:38 PM Friday
Ends: 30-Dec-2028 11:16 PM Saturday
|
Pausha | Shukla |
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Taurus 20.3°
Rohini (Pada 4)
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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.