Krishna Paksha

What is Chaturdasi

Kali rules this day, suitable for administering poison and calling of elementals and spirits.

Meaning of Chaturdasi

Shukla Chaturdashi is the name for the 14th Tithi (lunar day). It's the 14th Tithi of Shuklapaksha. It's nature is Ugra Prada, which can be interpreted as "increase of aggression and aggressiveness". It's good for following works: bad works, attack by deception, hunting, poisoning, war, weapon, making of (fire) arms, fire, arresting; success in cruel works, steel. Also it's bad for travelling & hair cutting.

Festive Chaturdasi

• The day before Diwali is Naraka Chaturdashi. It is before the Amavasya in the month of Asvina.
• Maha Shivaratri or Maagha Bahula Chaturdashi. It is before the Amavasya in the month of Maagha.
• Anant Chaturdashi is performed in the bright fortnight, Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapad.
• Vaikuntha Chaturdashi, shukla paksha chaturdashi of Kartik the month (November–December).
• Tara puja is performed on Aswin chaturdashi, before laxmi puja.