Tithi
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In vedic timekeeping, a tithi (also spelled thithi) is a lunar day
, or the time it takes for the longitudinal
angle
between the moon
and the sun
to increase by 12°
. Tithis begin at varying times of day and vary in duration from approximately 19 to approximately 26 hour
s.
There are 30 tithis in each lunar month
, named as :
Lunar day
In space exploration, a lunar day is the period of time it takes for the Earth's Moon to complete one full rotation on its axis with respect to the Sun. Equivalently, it is the time it takes the Moon to make one complete orbit around the Earth and come back to the same phase...
, or the time it takes for the longitudinal
Longitude
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angle
Angle
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between the moon
Moon
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and the sun
Sun
The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. It is almost perfectly spherical and consists of hot plasma interwoven with magnetic fields...
to increase by 12°
Degree (angle)
A degree , usually denoted by ° , is a measurement of plane angle, representing 1⁄360 of a full rotation; one degree is equivalent to π/180 radians...
. Tithis begin at varying times of day and vary in duration from approximately 19 to approximately 26 hour
Hour
The hour is a unit of measurement of time. In modern usage, an hour comprises 60 minutes, or 3,600 seconds...
s.
There are 30 tithis in each lunar month
Lunar month
In lunar calendars, a lunar month is the time between two identical syzygies . There are many variations. In Middle-Eastern and European traditions, the month starts when the young crescent moon becomes first visible at evening after conjunction with the Sun one or two days before that evening...
, named as :
| Sl.No | Krishna paksha Paksha Paksha , is a fortnight in a month of the Hindu lunar calendar. Literally meaning side or period, that is either side of the Full Moon Day or Purnima... (dark fortnight) | Shukla paksha (bright fortnight) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pratipad | Pratipad | The presiding deity of the first lunar day in Agni Agni Agni is a Hindu deity, one of the most important of the Vedic gods. He is the god of fire and the acceptor of sacrifices. The sacrifices made to Agni go to the deities because Agni is a messenger from and to the other gods... and is good for all types of auspicious and religious ceremonies |
| 2 | Dvitiya | Dvitiya | Vidhatr or Bramha rules this lunar day and is good for the laying of foundations for buildings and other things of a permanent nature. |
| 3 | Tritiya | Tritiya Tritiya Tritiya is the Sanskrit word for "three", and is the third day in the lunar fortnight of the Hindu calendar. Each month has two Tritiya days, being the third day of the "bright" and of the "dark" fortnights respectively... |
Gauri is the lord of this day and is good for the cuttings of one's hair and nails and shaving. |
| 4 | Chaturthi | Chaturthi Chaturthi Chaturthi or Chaviti , is the fourth day of any lunar month in the Hindu calendar.-Festivals of Chaturthi:* Ganesh Chaturthi is one of prominent Chaturthi on which Lord Ganesha makes his presence on the earth.... |
Yama/Ganapati is lord of the 4th lunar day, which is good for the destruction of one's enemies, the removal of obstacles, and acts of combat. |
| 5 | Panchami | Panchami Panchami Panchami is the fifth day of the fortnight in Hindu lunar calendar.-Festivals:Nag Panchami is a Hindu festival celebrated by Hindus in most parts of India. It is celebrated in Shravan month. On this day, people worship Nāga Devata . People go to temples and snake pits and worship the snakes... |
The Naaga or Serpents rules this day, which is favourable for administering medicine, the purging of poisons, and surgery. |
| 6 | Shashti | Shashti Shashti Shashti is the sixth day or tithi of a pakSha or fourteen-day phase of the moon. The word comes from the Sanskrit cardinal ShaRh , whence the ordinal number ShaShTha , fem... |
Karttikeya presides over this day and is favourable for coronations, meeting new friends, festivities, and enjoyment. |
| 7 | Saptami | Saptami Saptami Saptami is the seventh day of the fortnight in Hindu lunar calendar.-Festivals:Ratha Saptami: Lord Vishnu in his form as Surya is usually worshiped on this day... |
The 7th lunar day is ruled by Surya; one may begin a journey, buy conveyances, and deal with other such things as a movable nature. |
| 8 | Ashtami | Ashtami Ashtami - Festivals :Krishna Janmashtami or Gokul Ashtami: is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, an avatar of Hindu deity Vishnu.Krishna Janmashtami is observed on the Ashtami tithi, the eighth day of the dark half or Krishna Paksha of the month of Bhaadra in the Hindu calendar, when... |
The Rudra rule this day, which is good for taking up arms, building of one's defenses, and fortification. |
| 9 | Navami | Navami Navami -Festivals:* Sri Rama Navami is a Hindu festival, celebrating of the birth of Lord Rama. It is celebrated in Chaitra month .* Swaminarayan Jayanti is a Hindu Fesival celebrating the birth of Lord Swaminarayan.It is celebrated in Chaitra month on the ninth day which actually falls onto Sri Rama... |
The Ambikaa rules this day, with is suitable for killing enemies, acts of destruction, and violence. |
| 10 | Dasami | Dasami | The day is ruled by Dharmaraja and is auspicious for acts of virtue, religious functions, spiritual practices, and other pious activities. |
| 11 | Ekadasi | Ekadasi | Rudra rule this day; fasting, devotional activities, and remembrance of the Supreme Lord are very favourable.This day has special religious significance in Hinduism Hinduism Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions... and Jainism Jainism Jainism is an Indian religion that prescribes a path of non-violence towards all living beings. Its philosophy and practice emphasize the necessity of self-effort to move the soul towards divine consciousness and liberation. Any soul that has conquered its own inner enemies and achieved the state... -- usually observed by fasting Fasting Fasting is primarily the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time. An absolute fast is normally defined as abstinence from all food and liquid for a defined period, usually a single day , or several days. Other fasts may be only partially restrictive,... |
| 12 | Dvadasi | Dvadasi Dvadasi Dwadashi is the twelfth lunar day of the shukla or krishna fortnight of every lunar month in the Hindu calendar.... |
The Vishnu or Aditya rules this day, which is auspicious for religious ceremonies the lighting of the sacred fire, and the performance of one's duties. |
| 13 | Trayodasi | Trayodasi | The day is ruled by Cupid and is good for forming friendships, sensual pleasures, and festivities. |
| 14 | Chaturdashi | Chaturdashi Chaturdashi In the Hindu calendar, Chaturdashi is the 14th day of the waxing phase or waning phase of the moon. This is the day prior to new moon or full moon... |
Kali rules this day suitable for administering poison and calling of elementals and spirits. |
| 15 | Amavasya Amavasya Amavasya is the Indian name for a New moon. The word Amavasya is common to many Indian languages especially Sanskrit, Hindi, Assamese, Kannada, Bengali, Konkani, Marathi, Oriya, Telugu, and Gujarati... (new moon New moon In astronomical terminology, the new moon is the lunar phase that occurs when the Moon, in its monthly orbital motion around Earth, lies between Earth and the Sun, and is therefore in conjunction with the Sun as seen from Earth... ) |
Purnima Full Moon Full moon is a lunar phase.Full Moon may also refer to:- Literature :* Full Moon , a novel by P. G. Wodehouse* Full Moon o Sagashite or Full Moon, a manga* Full Moon Press, an American small-press publisher... (full moon Full moon Full moon lunar phase that occurs when the Moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. More precisely, a full moon occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the Sun and Moon differ by 180 degrees; the Moon is then in opposition with the Sun.Lunar eclipses can only occur at... ) |
The Pitru-devas rule the New Moon suitable for the propitiation of the Manes and performance of austerities.Purnima is ruled by Moon and suitable for merry making,fire sacrifice. |