Tritiya
तृतीया • Tritiya
"Third"
Tri (three) + Tiya (suffix) = The third one
Gauri (Parvati)
Gauri is an aspect of Goddess Parvati, representing purity, fertility, and marital bliss. She represents the feminine divine energy.
Calculation Details
| Shukla Paksha | 24° to 36° elongation of Moon from Sun |
| Krishna Paksha | 204° to 216° elongation of Moon from Sun |
| Formula | Tithi = (Moon longitude - Sun longitude) / 12 |
| Duration | Approximately 19-26 hours (varies) |
Shukla & Krishna Paksha
Shukla Paksha (Waxing)
Third day of waxing moon - represents feminine grace and auspiciousness
Highly auspicious, especially for women and marriage
Krishna Paksha (Waning)
Third day of waning moon - introspective feminine energy
Good for women's rituals and inner beauty work
Auspicious & Inauspicious Activities
Auspicious Activities
- Marriage ceremonies — Gauri blesses marital unions
- Engagement and betrothal — Auspicious for relationships
- Wearing new jewelry and ornaments — Feminine grace and beauty
- Beauty treatments and grooming — Gauri represents beauty
- Buying gold and jewelry — Especially on Akshaya Tritiya - never diminishes
- Women's ceremonies and rituals — Ruled by feminine deity
- Starting journeys — Victory energy supports successful travel
- Beginning artistic pursuits — Creative feminine energy
- Investment and savings — Akshaya (imperishable) quality
Inauspicious Activities
- Aggressive activities — Soft, feminine energy prevails
- Conflicts and arguments — Energy favors harmony
Associated Festivals
Akshaya Tritiya
One of the four most auspicious days; gold buying peaks
Hartalika Teej
Married women fast for husband's long life
Hariyali Teej
Celebrates monsoon arrival; swings and mehndi
Kajari Teej
Women's festival with folk songs
Spiritual Significance
Represents the divine feminine (Shakti) in her pure, graceful form
Practices
- Gauri Puja
- Teej Vrat for married women
- Mehndi application as spiritual adornment
- Parvati worship
Health & Profession
Health
| Focus | Good for beauty treatments and skin care |
| Advice | Water element supports hydration and cleansing |
| Caution | Excellent for women's health treatments |
Profession
All activities related to beauty, jewelry, and matrimony
Remedies
- Worship Goddess Gauri/Parvati
- Offer white flowers and fruits
- Married women observe Teej vrat
- Apply henna (mehndi)
Mantras
Om Gauryai Namah
Om Tritiyaayai Namah
Om Parvatarajasutayai Namah
Classical References
| Brihat Samhita | Tritiya is ruled by Gauri; highly auspicious for women and marriage |
| Muhurta Chintamani | One of the best tithis for marriage and ornaments |
| Skanda Purana | Akshaya Tritiya is among the most auspicious days |
Regional Variations
| Rajasthan | Teej celebrated with great fervor; swings and fairs |
| North India | Hartalika Teej major festival for married women |
| Maharashtra | Akshaya Tritiya for gold purchases |
| Gujarat | Akha Teej (Akshaya Tritiya) for auspicious beginnings |
Tritiya occurs when the Moon has moved 24-36 degrees ahead of the Sun (Shukla) or 204-216 degrees (Krishna). The crescent moon becomes more visible.
