Krishna paksha refers to the dark lunar fortnight or waning moon in the Hindu calendar. Krishna (Sanskrit: कृष्ण) is Sanskrit for "dark". Krishna Paksha is a period of 15 days, which begins on the (Full Moon) day (Purnima), culminating on (New Moon) day (Amasvasya). Krishna Paksha is considered auspicious, as the moon loses light during this period.
Festivals during Krishna Paksha are:
| Day | Tithi | Festival | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Day | Chaturthi | Karva Chauth | Kartik |
| 8th Day | Ashtami | Krishna Janmashtami | Bhadrapada |
| 11th Day | Ekadasi | Vaikunta Ekadasi | Margashirsha |
| 13th Day | Triodasi | Dhanteras | Ashvin |
| 14th Day | Chaturdashi | Maha Shivaratri | Maagha |
| 14th Day | Chaturdashi | Naraka Chaturdashi (Diwali) | Ashvin |
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