Chaturdashi (Shukla Paksha)
RiktaDay 14 of the lunar fortnightDeity: Kali
What this tithi is for
Avoid for foundation laying, griha-pravesha, marriage, and other auspicious starts. Rikta-class tithis are categorically restricted in Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 99.
Sources
- Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 99 (Bhat translation, Part II, pp. 874-877) — five tithi categories.
- KB entries:
bs-p2-ch99-tithi-categories-001,bs-p2-ch99-tithi-deities-001.
FAQ
What is Chaturdashi Shukla tithi?
Chaturdashi is the Shukla Paksha tithi (lunar day) ruled by Kali, falling in the Rikta category per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 99.
Why is Chaturdashi avoided for new starts?
Rikta-class tithis (Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdashi, Amavasya) are universally avoided for foundation laying and griha-pravesha. Use a non-Rikta date instead.
Can the tithi alone decide a muhurta?
No — the pañcāṅga uses five limbs: tithi, vāra (weekday), nakshatra, yoga, karaṇa. A strong tithi must be combined with a favourable nakshatra and karaṇa to be fully auspicious.
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