Tithi Kya Hai — Meaning, Types & Today's Tithi

Tithi is the lunar day in the Hindu calendar — the angle between the Sun and Moon divided into 30 parts. Learn about Shukla/Krishna Paksha, the 30 tithis, and how to check today's tithi.

Quick Answer

Tithi (तिथि) is the lunar day. It is calculated as the difference between the Sun's and Moon's longitudes, divided by 12° — giving 30 tithis in a lunar month (15 in Shukla Paksha / waxing, 15 in Krishna Paksha / waning).

The 15 waxing tithis are Pratipada, Dwitiya, Tritiya, Chaturthi, Panchami, Shashti, Saptami, Ashtami, Navami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Dwadashi, Trayodashi, Chaturdashi, and Purnima (full moon). The 15 waning tithis repeat the same names ending with Amavasya (new moon).

Each tithi has specific activities and deities. Ekadashi is for fasting, Amavasya for ancestor worship, Purnima for Satyanarayan Puja, and Navami/Ashtami have their own significance. Tithi also determines which festivals fall on which day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is tithi in simple words?

Tithi is the lunar day — the time the Moon takes to cover 12° of its orbit relative to the Sun. There are 30 tithis in a lunar month.

How many tithis are there?

30 — 15 in the waxing phase (Shukla Paksha) and 15 in the waning phase (Krishna Paksha).

What is the difference between Shukla and Krishna Paksha?

Shukla Paksha is the bright fortnight (waxing moon, Pratipada to Purnima); Krishna Paksha is the dark fortnight (waning moon, Pratipada to Amavasya).