Tithi Calculator & Hindu Lunar Calendar Today
Find today’s Vedic Tithi, Paksha (Waxing/Waning phase), presiding deity, and astrological classification for the USA, India, and worldwide locations.
Tithi & Hindu Lunar Day Calculator
Determine today's Tithi, Paksha (Waxing/Waning), presiding deity, and auspicious timing for ceremonies and muhurat.
Understanding Tithi in Vedic Panchang
In the ancient Hindu calendar (Panchang), a Tithi is a lunar day defined as the time taken for the longitudinal angle between the Sun and the Moon to increase by exactly 12 degrees. Because the Moon moves at variable speeds throughout its elliptical orbit, a Tithi can vary in duration from approximately 19 to 26 hours, differing from a standard solar day.
The Two Pakshas (Lunar Fortnights)
A complete lunar month consists of 30 Tithis divided into two 15-day fortnights:
- Shukla Paksha (Bright Fortnight): Begins after Amavasya (New Moon) and culminates in Purnima (Full Moon). This waxing phase is generally favorable for outward growth, starting commercial ventures, Griha Pravesh, and auspicious celebrations.
- Krishna Paksha (Dark Fortnight): Begins after Purnima and culminates in Amavasya. This waning phase is ideal for introspection, spiritual sadhana, ancestral rites (Shraddha), debt clearance, and completing ongoing matters.
The Five Tithi Categories (Pancha Tithis)
Select an Auspicious Muhurat for Life’s Major Milestones
While the daily Tithi provides general guidance, an authentic Shubh Muhurat requires synchronizing Tithi, Vara (weekday), Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana with your personal Janma Kundli.