What is a Tithi in Vedic Astrology?
A Tithi is a lunar day representing a 12-degree angular separation between the Sun and Moon. There are 30 Tithis in a lunar month—15 during the waxing Moon (Shukla Paksha) and 15 during the waning Moon (Krishna Paksha).
✦ The 5 Tithi Categories
1. Nanda (1st, 6th, 11th): Brings joy and happiness.
2. Bhadra (2nd, 7th, 12th): Auspicious for wealth and stability.
3. Jaya (3rd, 8th, 13th): Brings victory and success.
4. Rikta (4th, 9th, 14th): Empty/inauspicious for new beginnings; good for cleansing.
5. Poorna (5th, 10th, 15th/30th): Full completion; excellent for sacred rituals.
✦ Ekadashi & Purnima Fasting
Ekadashi (11th Tithi) is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is the most powerful day for spiritual fasting and physical detoxification.
⚡ Daily Vedic Tip
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