Today's Tithi
Today's Hindu lunar day — Paksha, ruling deity, significance & what to do
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What is a Tithi?
A Tithi (तिथि) is the fundamental unit of the Hindu lunar calendar — the time it takes for the Moon to move exactly 12° ahead of the Sun. Unlike a solar day fixed at 24 hours, a Tithi can range from 19 to 26 hours, which means a single Tithi can span two solar days, or two Tithis can occur within one solar day.
This is why today's Tithi in the Panchang may show a transition time — the current Tithi's name, when it ends, and the next Tithi that begins within the same solar day. For Muhurat purposes, the Tithi at the time of the activity is what matters.
There are 15 Tithis in each Paksha (fortnight) — totalling 30 in a complete lunar month. The Tithis in Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) and Krishna Paksha (waning moon) share the same names from Pratipada to Chaturdashi, with Purnima (full moon) closing Shukla Paksha and Amavasya (new moon) closing Krishna Paksha.
The Five Tithi Groups
Classical Vedic texts group the 30 Tithis into five categories based on their energy and ruling deity:
Nanda Tithis — 1st, 6th, 11th
Governed by Goddess Lakshmi. Ideal for starting new ventures, business, and seeking prosperity. Pratipada, Shashthi, and Ekadashi fall in this group.
Bhadra Tithis — 2nd, 7th, 12th
Governed by Goddess Saraswati. Auspicious for learning, arts, healing, and marriage. Dvitiya, Saptami, and Dwadashi fall here.
Jaya Tithis — 3rd, 8th, 13th
Governed by Lord Shiva. Suitable for competitive activities, legal matters, and confrontations. Tritiya, Ashtami, and Trayodashi fall here.
Rikta Tithis — 4th, 9th, 14th
Inauspicious for most new beginnings. Chaturthi, Navami, and Chaturdashi are considered Rikta — best for maintenance activities only.
Purna Tithis — 5th, 10th, Purnima, Amavasya
Full-force energy. Purnima (full moon) and Amavasya (new moon) are the most powerful Tithis — ideal for deep spiritual practice, ancestor worship, and fasting.
Most Sacred Tithis
Ekadashi (11th)
Most sacred fasting day, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. 24 Ekadashis per year.
Purnima (Full Moon)
Ideal for charity, Satyanarayan puja, and starting spiritual practices.
Amavasya (New Moon)
Ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan), Shraaddha rituals, and deep meditation.
Pradosh (13th)
Evening worship of Lord Shiva. Highly auspicious for removing obstacles.
Chaturdashi (14th)
Dedicated to Lord Shiva and Hanuman. Mahashivratri falls on Krishna Chaturdashi.