Panchang · Tithi
Today's Tithi
What is today's tithi, when does it end, and when does the next tithi begin. Times shown for New Delhi. For your city, use the full panchang tool.
Today's tithi
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What is Tithi?
Tithi is the first limb of panchang, the lunar day. A tithi completes when the Moon has moved exactly 12° ahead of the Sun; the next tithi starts at that moment.
The Shukla paksha runs from Pratipada to Purnima (1 to 15) and the Krishna paksha runs from Pratipada to Amavasya (16 to 30). Purnima (full moon) and Amavasya (new moon) mark the end of each paksha respectively.
Tithi changes every day, but the exact moment of change depends on the city. It's common for a morning tithi to have rolled over to the next one by afternoon. The times above are Indian Standard Time.
FAQ
Questions about tithi
Why is tithi different by city?
The exact moment a tithi changes depends on a city's latitude, longitude and time zone. Two cities can therefore show slightly different tithis on the same calendar day, or the same tithi with different end times.
Which tithi should I follow for a vrat or puja?
Most vrats follow the tithi at sunrise (udaya-vyapini); a few (like Pradosh vrat) key off the evening tithi. The tithi on this page is read at noon IST, and the end time is shown above, which is enough for a precise decision.
What is a Rikta tithi and why is it avoided?
Chaturthi (4), Navami (9) and Chaturdashi (14) are called Rikta ("empty") tithis. New auspicious undertakings like weddings, house-warmings and vehicle purchases are traditionally avoided on these days regardless of nakshatra.
What is the significance of Purnima and Amavasya?
Purnima (day 15 of Shukla) and Amavasya (day 15 of Krishna) are the last days of each paksha. Purnima carries several major vrats (Satyanarayan, Kojagar, Guru Purnima); Amavasya is central to Pitru Tarpan and Shraddha rituals.