Tithi Today & Tithi Calendar
See which tithi is running now, exactly when it began and ends, and a 30-day tithi calendar with Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya and Chaturthi marked. Tap any day to jump to it.
Tithi today
Tithi calendar, next 30 days
Tithi shown is the one prevailing at sunrise in New Delhi. Gold = Ekadashi, silver = Purnima, dark = Amavasya, blue = Chaturthi.
What is a tithi?
A tithi is a lunar day: the time the Moon takes to gain 12° on the Sun. A lunar month has 30 tithis, 15 in the bright half (Shukla paksha) ending with Purnima and 15 in the dark half (Krishna paksha) ending with Amavasya. Because the Moon’s speed varies, a tithi lasts between about 19 and 26 hours.
The five groups of tithis
| Group | Tithis | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Nanda | 1, 6, 11 | Joy; good for celebrations |
| Bhadra | 2, 7, 12 | Auspicious; good for foundations |
| Jaya | 3, 8, 13 | Victory; good for competition |
| Rikta | 4, 9, 14 | Empty; avoided for new beginnings |
| Purna | 5, 10, 15 | Full; good for completion |
Tithi at sunrise
Festivals and fasts usually follow the tithi prevailing at sunrise (udaya tithi). Sometimes a tithi starts and ends between two sunrises (kshaya tithi) or covers two sunrises (vriddhi tithi), which is why calendars occasionally differ by a day.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a tithi?
Between roughly 19 and 26 hours, depending on the speed of the Moon.
Which tithis are auspicious?
Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Dwadashi and Trayodashi are widely preferred; Rikta tithis (Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdashi) and Amavasya are avoided for new starts.
What is Shukla and Krishna paksha?
Shukla paksha is the waxing fortnight from Amavasya to Purnima; Krishna paksha is the waning fortnight from Purnima to Amavasya.