Chaturdashi

Etymology

Festivals

• 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.
• Tara puja is performed on Aswin chaturdashi, before laxmi puja.
• Chachor of Narapora or Holika Dahan is celebrated in Vasant Chaturdashi before Holi.