Tithi — 03 November 2025
Lancy • Monday, 03 November 2025 • सोमवार
Tithi on Monday, 03 November 2025 for Lancy is Shukla Trayodashi (शुक्ल त्रयोदशी), Shukla Paksha.
Tithi Kya Hai? तिथि — The Vedic Lunar Day
Tithi (तिथि) is the Vedic lunar day — the most important element of the Panchang. It is calculated from the angular distance between the Sun and Moon: each 12° of separation creates one tithi. There are 30 tithis in a lunar month — 15 in Shukla Paksha (waxing moon, Pratipada to Purnima) and 15 in Krishna Paksha (waning moon, Pratipada to Amavasya). Checking aaj ki tithi (today's tithi) determines which festivals fall today, which vrats to observe, and whether the day is auspicious for new beginnings. Every Hindu festival — Diwali, Holi, Navratri, Ekadashi — is determined by the tithi, not the solar calendar date.
All 30 Tithis — Significance & What to Do
Each tithi has its own nature, ruling deity, and auspiciousness. Here is a complete guide to all 30 tithis across both Pakshas:
Shukla Paksha (शुक्ल पक्ष — Waxing Moon)
Nanda Tithi. Ruled by Agni (fire god). Auspicious for new beginnings, starting businesses, laying foundations, and Griha Pravesh. Shukla Pratipada after Amavasya marks the start of the new lunar month — this is when Navratri begins (Chaitra and Ashwin months).
Bhadra Tithi. Ruled by Brahma. Excellent for travel, marriage-related rituals, and construction work. Akshaya Tritiya falls near this tithi. Considered broadly auspicious — one of the best tithis for weddings and housewarming ceremonies.
Jaya Tithi. Ruled by Vishnu. Favorable for learning, starting education (Vidyarambh), and buying jewelry. Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakh Shukla Tritiya) is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar — no muhurat needed, the entire day is auspicious.
Rikta Tithi — generally inauspicious for new work. Ruled by Yama. However, this is Ganesha's tithi — ideal for Ganesh puja. Vinayaka Chaturthi (Ganesh Chaturthi) falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. Sankashti Chaturthi (monthly Ganesha fast) falls on Krishna Chaturthi.
Purna Tithi. Ruled by Moon. Excellent for education, arts, music, and creative endeavors. Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) falls on Magha Shukla Panchami. Naga Panchami is observed on Shravan Shukla Panchami. Good for starting studies and joining courses.
Nanda Tithi. Ruled by Kartikeya (Skanda). Auspicious for travel, coronation ceremonies, and governmental work. Skanda Shashthi is dedicated to Lord Kartikeya. This tithi is favorable for beginning journeys and military-related activities.
Bhadra Tithi. Ruled by Surya (Sun). Excellent for buying vehicles, starting travel, and beginning new projects. Ratha Saptami (Sun's chariot festival) falls on Magha Shukla Saptami. Good for all kinds of auspicious work.
Jaya Tithi. Ruled by Durga. Sacred to the Goddess — Durga puja is especially powerful on Ashtami. Krishna Janmashtami falls on Shravan Krishna Ashtami. Durga Ashtami during Navratri is the most important day. Mixed for worldly activities but excellent for worship.
Rikta Tithi — avoid new ventures. Ruled by Naga (serpent deities). Ram Navami (Lord Rama's birthday) falls on Chaitra Shukla Navami. Maha Navami during Navratri is the culminating day of Goddess worship. Despite being Rikta, festivals on Navami are highly auspicious.
Purna Tithi. Ruled by Dharma. Very auspicious — Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) falls on Ashwin Shukla Dashami, celebrating Rama's victory over Ravana. Excellent for new beginnings, housewarming, and victory-related activities. One of the best tithis for muhurat.
Nanda Tithi. Ruled by Vishnu. The most sacred fasting day — Ekadashi Vrat is observed by millions on both Shukla and Krishna Ekadashi (24 per year). Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Nirjala Ekadashi, and Devuthani Ekadashi are the most important. Ideal for spiritual practices, donation, and Vishnu worship.
Bhadra Tithi. Ruled by Vishnu. Ekadashi fast is broken on Dwadashi (Parana). Auspicious for charitable donations, feeding Brahmins, and completing religious observances. Good for concluding projects and ceremonies.
Jaya Tithi. Ruled by Kamadeva (god of love). Pradosh Vrat (Shiva worship at twilight) falls on every Trayodashi. Dhanteras (Diwali's first day) is Kartik Krishna Trayodashi. Favorable for buying gold, silver, and metal items. Good for Shiva worship.
Rikta Tithi — avoid auspicious activities. Ruled by Shiva. Maha Shivaratri falls on Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi. Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) falls on Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi. Despite being Rikta, this tithi is extremely powerful for Shiva and Kali worship and tantra sadhana.
Purna Tithi. Ruled by Moon. The most auspicious day of the lunar fortnight — the full moon. Guru Purnima, Sharad Purnima, Kartik Purnima, Holi (Phalguna Purnima), and Buddha Purnima all fall on Purnima. Excellent for celebrations, spiritual practices, charity, and Satyanarayan Katha.
Krishna Paksha (कृष्ण पक्ष — Waning Moon)
Krishna Paksha is the dark fortnight — the 15 days from Purnima (full moon) to Amavasya (new moon) when the Moon wanes. The energy is introspective, inward, and suited for completion, release, contemplation, and spiritual practice. Each tithi carries the same name as its Shukla counterpart but with a different quality.
Nanda Tithi. The first day after Purnima — the Moon begins to wane. Suitable for concluding projects, settling debts, and wrapping up pending work. Anant Chaturdashi Visarjan (Ganesh immersion) often falls near this tithi. Less favorable than Shukla Pratipada for new beginnings, but good for reflection and planning.
Bhadra Tithi. Suitable for travel, meeting elders, and visiting relatives. Bhai Dooj (celebrating brother-sister bond) falls on Kartik Krishna Dwitiya, just after Diwali. A calm, gentle tithi good for family matters and domestic activities.
Jaya Tithi. Favorable for learning, artistic pursuits, and intellectual work. The waning energy makes it better for studying, revising, and deepening existing knowledge rather than starting entirely new subjects. Suitable for completing educational milestones.
Rikta Tithi — inauspicious for new ventures. However, this is Sankashti Chaturthi — the monthly Ganesha fasting day observed across India. Devotees fast the entire day and break it after moonrise with a darshan of the crescent Moon. The Ganpati Atharvashirsha is recited on this day. Extremely powerful for removing obstacles.
Purna Tithi. Good for education, research, and completing creative projects. Rishi Panchami falls on Bhadrapada Krishna Panchami — a day for honoring the seven great sages (Saptarishi) and performing purification rituals. Favorable for meditation and spiritual study.
Nanda Tithi. Suitable for healing rituals, visiting doctors, and health-related activities. Champa Shashthi (celebrated in Maharashtra for Khandoba worship) falls on Margashirsha Krishna Shashthi. A neutral day — neither strongly auspicious nor inauspicious for routine activities.
Bhadra Tithi. Suitable for return travel, completing journeys, and wrapping up business trips. The waning Moon's Saptami is gentler than its Shukla counterpart — good for peaceful activities, temple visits, and organizing affairs rather than launching new initiatives.
Jaya Tithi. Sacred to Goddess Durga and Lord Krishna. Krishna Janmashtami — the birthday of Lord Krishna — falls on Shravan Krishna Ashtami, the most celebrated Krishna Ashtami of the year. Kalashtami (dedicated to Bhairava/Kaal Bhairav) is observed on every Krishna Ashtami. Powerful for Krishna worship and Devi puja.
Rikta Tithi — avoid new work. However, specific Krishna Navamis carry their own significance. This day is suitable for tantric practices, ancestor-related rituals, and deep spiritual sadhana. The inward, dark energy of the waning Moon's Rikta tithi is considered powerful for occult and meditative practices.
Purna Tithi. A balanced day suitable for government work, administrative tasks, and settling disputes. While Shukla Dashami (Vijaya Dashami) is a day of victory and new beginnings, Krishna Dashami is better suited for completing ongoing work, filing paperwork, and resolving pending legal matters.
Nanda Tithi. Ruled by Vishnu. Ekadashi Vrat is observed on both Shukla and Krishna Ekadashi — making 24 Ekadashis per year. Some of the most important Ekadashis fall in Krishna Paksha: Kamika Ekadashi, Apara Ekadashi, Indira Ekadashi (for ancestors during Pitru Paksha). Fasting and Vishnu Sahasranamam recitation are prescribed.
Bhadra Tithi. The day for breaking Ekadashi fast (Parana). Suitable for charitable activities, feeding the poor, and completing religious vows. Vamana Dwadashi and Govatsa Dwadashi are notable observances. A quiet, contemplative day ideal for simple living and gratitude practices.
Jaya Tithi. Pradosh Vrat falls on every Trayodashi — the twilight worship of Lord Shiva that is especially powerful on this tithi. Dhanteras (Kartik Krishna Trayodashi) is one of the biggest shopping days in India — dedicated to buying gold, silver, and utensils for Lakshmi's blessings. Maha Pradosh (Saturday Trayodashi) is the most potent for Shiva worship.
Rikta Tithi — the darkest night before Amavasya. Maha Shivaratri falls on Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi — the most sacred night for Shiva worship in the entire Hindu calendar. Narak Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) falls on Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi. Despite being Rikta, this tithi is supremely powerful for Shiva worship, Kali puja, and tantric sadhana. Not suitable for worldly activities.
The darkest day of the lunar month — no Moon is visible. Ruled by Pitru (ancestors). Generally inauspicious for new work, travel, and celebrations. However, Amavasya is supremely important for: Pitru Tarpan (ancestral offerings — especially during Pitru Paksha/Shraddha period), Shani worship (Saturn is strongest on Amavasya), and tantric sadhana. Somvati Amavasya (Monday Amavasya) and Mauni Amavasya (Magha month) are especially significant. Diwali falls on Kartik Amavasya — the only Amavasya celebrated with lights, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aaj tithi kya hai?
Aaj ki tithi Shukla Trayodashi (शुक्ल त्रयोदशी) hai, Shukla Paksha mein. Lancy mein yeh tithi — tak rahegi, uske baad agli tithi shuru hogi. Tithi Panchang ka sabse important element hai — isse festivals, vrat, aur shubh muhurat tay hota hai.
What is the difference between Tithi and date?
A date is based on the solar calendar (Gregorian) — it changes at midnight and is the same everywhere in a timezone. A tithi is based on the lunar cycle — it changes when the Sun-Moon angular distance crosses a 12° boundary, which can happen at any time of day or night, and varies by city due to different sunrise times. This is why "aaj kaun si tithi hai" can have different answers in Mumbai versus Kolkata — the tithi may have changed in one city but not yet in another.
Which tithis are best for starting new work?
The most auspicious tithis for new beginnings are: Pratipada, Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Dwadashi, Trayodashi (especially in Shukla Paksha). Avoid Rikta Tithis — Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdashi — for starting new ventures. Purnima is excellent for celebrations. For the complete picture, combine tithi with muhurat analysis which also checks Nakshatra, Yoga, and planetary positions.
Why do festivals fall on different dates every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar (Panchang), not the solar Gregorian calendar. Since a lunar month is approximately 29.5 days (not 30 or 31), the tithi-based dates shift relative to the Gregorian calendar each year. For example, Diwali always falls on Kartik Amavasya — but this tithi can land on any date between mid-October and mid-November in the Gregorian calendar. Check today's tithi and upcoming festivals on the daily panchang.
Aaj kaun si tithi hai — how to check?
You are on the right page — aaj Shukla Trayodashi tithi hai (शुक्ल त्रयोदशी), Shukla Paksha. This page shows today's tithi for Lancy with exact timing. For complete Panchang details including Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Rahu Kaal, and Choghadiya, visit the full Panchang for Lancy.