Tithi Guide
A tithi is one lunar day. Each month has two halves: Shukla paksha (waxing moon, bright half) and Krishna paksha (waning moon, dark half). Each half runs through 15 tithis, ending with Purnima (full moon) or Amavasya (new moon).
The 15 tithis
1 Pratipada · 2 Dwitiya · 3 Tritiya
Early days of the lunar half. Good for starting new work, though each tithi has its own traditions.
4 Chaturthi
Associated with Lord Ganesha. Sankashti Chaturthi (the Krishna paksha Chaturthi) is observed with a day-long fast.
5 Panchami
Associated with Saraswati and learning. Vasant Panchami falls on this tithi.
8 Ashtami
Associated with Durga and Krishna. Janmashtami is on Krishna paksha Ashtami.
11 Ekadashi
Observed twice a month as a fasting day for Lord Vishnu. Many people keep a Nirjala or grain-free fast; follow what your family does.
14 Chaturdashi
Associated with Lord Shiva. Maha Shivratri falls on a Chaturdashi in the Krishna paksha of Phalguna.
15 Purnima · Amavasya
Full moon and new moon. Many festivals and ancestor rites (shraddha) are tied to these days.
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Tithi timings are given as start and end times. Ekadashi and other vrat days can change depending on sunrise and the tithi at that moment, so confirm with your local panchang.