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Chaturdashi Tithi
Chaturdashi is a lunar tithi of the Hindu panchang. Below are the ruling deity, vrat, religious significance and what to do or avoid on Chaturdashi tithi in both the Shukla and Krishna paksha.
Shukla Paksha
Ruling deity
Lord Shiva (Mahakal)
Vrat / festival
Monthly Shivratri, Mahashivratri (Phalgun)
Significance
Chaturdashi is the tithi of monthly Shivratri. Devotion to Lord Shiva on this day destroys all sins and grants liberation.
What to do
Abhishek of Shivalinga, keep night vigil, chant Mahamrityunjaya, offer Belpatra
What to avoid
Non-vegetarian food, alcohol, tamasic food
Worship mantra
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्
Krishna Paksha
Ruling deity
Lord Shiva (Mahakal)
Vrat / festival
Monthly Shivratri
Significance
Krishna Chaturdashi is the monthly Shivratri. Night vigil and devotion to Lord Shiva on this night destroys sins and grants liberation.
What to do
Keep night vigil, Shivalinga Abhishek, chant Mahamrityunjaya mantra
What to avoid
Non-vegetarian food, alcohol
Worship mantra
ॐ महाकालाय नमः
⚠️ This information is based on traditional panchang calculations and is meant as general guidance. For important ceremonies such as marriage or Griha Pravesh, please confirm the muhurat with a qualified pandit or acharya. Timings can shift slightly by city as sunrise and sunset differ.