Today's Tithi
Dwadashi(द्वादशी)
Deity: Vishnu
Nature: spiritual
Begins
4:06 PM
Thu, Nov 5
Ends
4:01 PM
Fri, Nov 6
Next Tithi
Trayodashi
Begins at Fri, Nov 6 4:01 PM
🌘Spiritual Significance of Krishna Dwadashi
Dwadashi in the dark fortnight is when Ekadashi fast is broken. This day completes the spiritual cleansing begun yesterday. Good for gentle return to normal life after fasting.
Krishna Dwadashi gently closes the purification cycle. Break your fast with gratitude and care.
Favorable Activities
- ✓Breaking Ekadashi fast properly
- ✓Completing purification rituals
- ✓Gentle nourishment
- ✓Thanksgiving prayers
- ✓Sharing prasad
- ✓Quiet family time
Caution Areas
- ⚠Avoid breaking fast at wrong time
- ⚠Not ideal for heavy indulgence
- ⚠Refrain from immediate worldly rush
Tithi and its Significance in Astrology
Tithi is one of the five elements of Hindu Panchang, the others being Nakshatra, Yoga, Vara and Karana. Tithi is the time taken by the Moon in increasing its distance from the Sun by 12 degrees. In simple terms, a tithi is a lunar day and the tithi calendar refers to the Hindu lunar calendar. Between Krishna Paksha (waning phase) Pratipada and Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) Purnima there are 30 tithis, though the length of each lunar day may vary. The duration of a tithi can be anywhere between 21.5 hours to 26 hours.
The traditional Indian Hindu calendar and nearly all Hindu festivals are based on tithi. According to Vedic astrology, an individual's birth tithi has a lot of influence on his or her life and personality. Also, tithi is the basis for identifying auspicious and inauspicious muhurats. Tithi is one element of Panchang which should never be overlooked.
🌒 Shukla Paksha (Waxing Moon)
The bright fortnight from Pratipada to Purnima (Full Moon). A time of growth, expansion, and positive beginnings. Favorable for new ventures, ceremonies, and building endeavors.
🌘 Krishna Paksha (Waning Moon)
The dark fortnight from Pratipada to Amavasya (New Moon). A time of release, introspection, and inner cleansing. Favorable for spiritual practices, fasting, and letting go.
Names of the 30 Tithis
Each lunar month has 30 tithis — 15 in the waxing (Shukla) phase and 15 in the waning (Krishna) phase. Click any tithi to learn more about its significance.
| No. | 🌒 Shukla Paksha (Waxing) | 🌘 Krishna Paksha (Waning) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pratipada | Pratipada |
| 2 | Dwitiya | Dwitiya |
| 3 | Tritiya | Tritiya |
| 4 | Chaturthi | Chaturthi |
| 5 | Panchami | Panchami |
| 6 | Shashthi | Shashthi |
| 7 | Saptami | Saptami |
| 8 | Ashtami | Ashtami |
| 9 | Navami | Navami |
| 10 | Dashami | Dashami |
| 11 | Ekadashi | Ekadashi |
| 12 | Dwadashi | Dwadashitoday |
| 13 | Trayodashi | Trayodashi |
| 14 | Chaturdashi | Chaturdashi |
| 15 | Purnima | Amavasya |
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About Krishna Dwadashi
Deep dive — mythology, deity, observances
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Calculation Methodology
Swiss Ephemeris (SWEPH)
All astronomical calculations use the industry-standard Swiss Ephemeris, ensuring precision planetary positions accurate to within seconds of arc.
Lahiri Ayanamsa
We use Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) Ayanamsa, the standard adopted by the Government of India's Calendar Reform Committee in 1955 and used by most Indian panchangs.
Location-Specific Accuracy
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