Shukla & Krishna Paksha
Chaturdashi Tithi चतुर्दशी
Chaturdashi, the fourteenth tithi, is presided over by Shiva, and by Kali in the dark fortnight.
- Presiding deity
- Shiva (Kali)
- Category
- Rikta (empty)
- Occurs
- Both fortnights
Significance & observances
Maha Shivaratri (Krishna Chaturdashi of Phalguna) and Naraka Chaturdashi are observed on this tithi.
Favorable activities
A Rikta (empty) tithi, generally avoided for auspicious beginnings but potent for Shiva worship and intense spiritual practice.