Today's Tithi — Tritiya (3)
Current Tithi Details
| Tithi | Tritiya (3) |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha |
| Tithi Number | 2 |
| End Time | 28:09 |
What is Tithi?
A Tithi is a lunar day defined by the angular distance between the Sun and Moon (Surya Siddhanta). Each Tithi spans exactly 12 degrees of the Moon's elongation from the Sun. Unlike solar days which are fixed at ~24 hours, Tithis vary in duration from about 19 to 26 hours.
There are 30 Tithis in a lunar month, split into two halves: Shukla Paksha (bright/waxing half, Tithis 1-15) and Krishna Paksha (dark/waning half, Tithis 1-15). The 15th Tithi of Shukla Paksha is Poornima (Full Moon), and the 15th of Krishna Paksha is Amavasya (New Moon).
All 30 Tithis
Shukla Paksha (Waxing Moon)
| # | Name | Lord | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pratipada | Agni | Neutral |
| 2 | Dwitiya | Brahma | Auspicious |
| 3 | Tritiya | Gauri | Auspicious |
| 4 | Chaturthi | Ganesha | Mixed (Rikta) |
| 5 | Panchami | Nagas | Auspicious |
| 6 | Shashthi | Kartikeya | Auspicious |
| 7 | Saptami | Surya | Auspicious |
| 8 | Ashtami | Shiva | Mixed |
| 9 | Navami | Durga | Mixed (Rikta) |
| 10 | Dashami | Yama | Auspicious |
| 11 | Ekadashi | Vishnu | Sacred (fasting) |
| 12 | Dwadashi | Aditya | Auspicious |
| 13 | Trayodashi | Kamadeva | Auspicious |
| 14 | Chaturdashi | Shiva | Mixed (Rikta) |
| 15 | Poornima | Soma (Moon) | Full Moon |
Krishna Paksha (Waning Moon)
| # | Name | Lord | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pratipada | Agni | Neutral |
| 2 | Dwitiya | Brahma | Auspicious |
| 3 | Tritiya | Gauri | Auspicious |
| 4 | Chaturthi | Ganesha | Mixed (Rikta) |
| 5 | Panchami | Nagas | Auspicious |
| 6 | Shashthi | Kartikeya | Auspicious |
| 7 | Saptami | Surya | Auspicious |
| 8 | Ashtami | Shiva | Mixed |
| 9 | Navami | Durga | Mixed (Rikta) |
| 10 | Dashami | Yama | Auspicious |
| 11 | Ekadashi | Vishnu | Sacred (fasting) |
| 12 | Dwadashi | Aditya | Auspicious |
| 13 | Trayodashi | Kamadeva | Auspicious |
| 14 | Chaturdashi | Shiva | Mixed (Rikta) |
| 15 | Amavasya | Pitris | New Moon |
Tithi and Daily Life
In Vedic tradition, knowing the Tithi is essential for planning rituals, festivals, and ceremonies. Rikta Tithis (4th, 9th, 14th) are generally avoided for auspicious activities. Poornima and Amavasya are especially significant for spiritual practices. Ekadashi (11th) is sacred to Lord Vishnu and observed as a fasting day.
Unlike the Gregorian calendar where the date changes at midnight, the Hindu Tithi is determined by the Moon-Sun angle and can change at any time of day. This is why checking the exact end time matters for planning rituals.
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