Chaturdashi Dates 2020
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 | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-Jan-2020 |
Begins: 09-Jan-2020 03:45 AM Thursday
Ends: 10-Jan-2020 02:36 AM Friday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Taurus 29.9°
Mrigashira (Pada 2)
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| 23-Jan-2020 |
Begins: 23-Jan-2020 01:49 AM Thursday
Ends: 24-Jan-2020 02:17 AM Friday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 14.1°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 07-Feb-2020 |
Begins: 07-Feb-2020 06:33 PM Friday
Ends: 08-Feb-2020 04:03 PM Saturday
|
Magha | Shukla |
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Cancer 0.1°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
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| 21-Feb-2020 |
Begins: 21-Feb-2020 05:21 PM Friday
Ends: 22-Feb-2020 07:03 PM Saturday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 14.2°
Shravana (Pada 2)
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| 08-Mar-2020 |
Begins: 08-Mar-2020 06:32 AM Sunday
Ends: 09-Mar-2020 03:05 AM Monday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
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Cancer 29.8°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 22-Mar-2020 |
Begins: 22-Mar-2020 10:08 AM Sunday
Ends: 23-Mar-2020 12:30 PM Monday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Aquarius 13.9°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
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| 06-Apr-2020 |
Begins: 06-Apr-2020 03:53 PM Monday
Ends: 07-Apr-2020 12:03 PM Tuesday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
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Leo 28.9°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 21-Apr-2020 |
Begins: 21-Apr-2020 03:12 AM Tuesday
Ends: 22-Apr-2020 05:38 AM Wednesday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Pisces 13.1°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 05-May-2020 |
Begins: 05-May-2020 11:22 PM Tuesday
Ends: 06-May-2020 07:46 PM Wednesday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Virgo 27.5°
Chitra (Pada 2)
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| 20-May-2020 |
Begins: 20-May-2020 07:43 PM Wednesday
Ends: 21-May-2020 09:36 PM Thursday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Aries 11.9°
Ashwini (Pada 4)
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| 04-Jun-2020 |
Begins: 04-Jun-2020 06:07 AM Thursday
Ends: 05-Jun-2020 03:17 AM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Libra 25.7°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
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| 19-Jun-2020 |
Begins: 19-Jun-2020 11:01 AM Friday
Ends: 20-Jun-2020 11:52 AM Saturday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Taurus 10.2°
Rohini (Pada 1)
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| 03-Jul-2020 |
Begins: 03-Jul-2020 01:18 PM Friday
Ends: 04-Jul-2020 11:35 AM Saturday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Scorpio 23.7°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
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| 19-Jul-2020 |
Begins: 19-Jul-2020 12:41 AM Sunday
Ends: 20-Jul-2020 12:10 AM Monday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Gemini 8.4°
Ardra (Pada 1)
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| 01-Aug-2020 |
Begins: 01-Aug-2020 09:56 PM Saturday
Ends: 02-Aug-2020 09:30 PM Sunday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 21.7°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 3)
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| 17-Aug-2020 |
Begins: 17-Aug-2020 12:35 PM Monday
Ends: 18-Aug-2020 10:40 AM Tuesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Cancer 6.7°
Pushya (Pada 2)
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| 31-Aug-2020 |
Begins: 31-Aug-2020 08:50 AM Monday
Ends: 01-Sep-2020 09:40 AM Tuesday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Capricorn 20.0°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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| 15-Sep-2020 |
Begins: 15-Sep-2020 11:00 PM Tuesday
Ends: 16-Sep-2020 07:57 PM Wednesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Leo 5.2°
Magha (Pada 2)
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| 29-Sep-2020 |
Begins: 29-Sep-2020 10:34 PM Tuesday
Ends: 01-Oct-2020 12:27 AM Thursday
|
Adhika Ashvina | Shukla |
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Aquarius 18.8°
Shatabhisha (Pada 4)
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| 15-Oct-2020 |
Begins: 15-Oct-2020 08:33 AM Thursday
Ends: 16-Oct-2020 04:53 AM Friday
|
Adhika Ashvina | Krishna |
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Virgo 4.1°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 29-Oct-2020 |
Begins: 29-Oct-2020 03:17 PM Thursday
Ends: 30-Oct-2020 05:47 PM Friday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Pisces 18.3°
Revati (Pada 1)
|
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| 13-Nov-2020 |
Begins: 13-Nov-2020 05:59 PM Friday
Ends: 14-Nov-2020 02:18 PM Saturday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Libra 3.4°
Chitra (Pada 4)
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| 28-Nov-2020 |
Begins: 28-Nov-2020 10:23 AM Saturday
Ends: 29-Nov-2020 12:49 PM Sunday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
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Aries 18.2°
Bharani (Pada 2)
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| 13-Dec-2020 |
Begins: 13-Dec-2020 03:53 AM Sunday
Ends: 14-Dec-2020 12:45 AM Monday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 3.2°
Vishakha (Pada 4)
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| 28-Dec-2020 |
Begins: 28-Dec-2020 06:22 AM Monday
Ends: 29-Dec-2020 07:56 AM Tuesday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Taurus 18.6°
Rohini (Pada 3)
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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.