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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 hours.
There are 30 tithis in each lunar month, named as follows:
| Sl.No | Krsna paksa (dark fortnight) |
Gaura paksa (bright fortnight) |
Deity and properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pratipat | Pratipat | The presiding deity of the first lunar day in Brahma and is good for all types of auspicious and religious ceremonies |
| 2 | Dvitiya | Dvitiya | Vidhatr rules this lunar day and is good for the laying of foundations for buildings and other things of a permanent nature. |
| 3 | Tritiya | Tritiya | Visnu is the lord of this day and is good for the cuttings of one's hair and nails and shaving. |
| 4 | Chaturthi | Chaturthi | Yama 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 | The Moon rules this day, which is favourable for administering medicine, the purging of poisons, and surgery. |
| 6 | Shashti | Shashti | Karttikeya presides over this day and is favourable for coronations, meeting new friends, festivities, and enjoyment. |
| 7 | Saptami | Saptami | The 7th lunar day is ruled by Indra; one may begin a journey, buy conveyances, and deal with other such things as a movable nature. |
| 8 | Ashtami | Ashtami | The Vasus rule this day, which is good for taking up arms, building of one's defenses, and fortification. |
| 9 | Navami | Navami | The Serpent rules this day, with is suitable for killing enemies, acts of destruction, and violence. |
| 10 | Dasami | Dasami | The day is ruled by Dharma and is auspicious for acts of virtue, religious functions, spiritual practices, and other pious activities. |
| 11 | Ekadasi | Ekadasi | Rudra rules this day; fasting, devotional activities, and remembrance of the Supreme Lord are very favourable.This day has special religious significance in Hinduism and Jainism -- usually observed by fasting |
| 12 | Dvadasi | Dvadasi | The Sun 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 | Chaturdasi | Chaturdasi | Kali rules this day suitable for administering poison and calling of elementals and spirits. |
| 15 | Amavasya (new moon) |
Purnima (full moon) |
The Vasve-devas rule the New Moon suitable for the propitiation of the Manes and performance of austerities. |