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In the [[Hindu calendar]], '''Chaturdashi''' is the 14th day ([[Tithi]]) of the waxing phase or waning phase of the moon. This is the day prior to [[new moon]] (''[[Amavasya]]'') or [[full moon]] (''[[pournami (festival)|Pournami]]''). It has a great significance to Bengalis, as goddess Tara appeared to rishi vasistha on this tithi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/astrology/rituals-puja/narak-chaturdashi-2019-date-time-significance/articleshow/71778919.cms|title = Narak Chaturdashi 2019 Date, Time & Significance - Times of India}}</ref><br />
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== Etymology ==<br />
''Chaturdasi'' means 14, wherein ''Chatur'' means four and ''Dasi'' means 10. It is taken from the Sanskrit.<br />
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== Festivals ==<br />
* The day before [[Diwali]] is [[Naraka Chaturdashi]]. It is before the ''Amavasya'' in the month of ''[[Asvina]]''.<br />
* [[Maha Shivaratri]] or [[Maagha Bahula Chaturdashi]]. It is before the [[Amavasya]] in the month of ''[[Maagha]]''.<br />
* [[Anant Chaturdashi]] is performed in the bright fortnight, [[Shukla Paksha]] of [[Bhadrapad]].<br />
* [[Vaikuntha Chaturdashi]], [[shukla paksha]] chaturdashi of [[Kartika (month)|Kartik]] the [[Hindu month|month]] (November–December).<br />
* Tara puja is performed on Aswin chaturdashi, before laxmi puja.<br />
* [[Chachor of Narapora]] or ''Holika Dahan'' is celebrated in Vasant Chaturdashi before [[Holi]].<br />
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==References==<br />
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