The tithis of a lunar month
Each name repeats in both pakshas. The 15th tithi is Purnima (full moon) in Shukla Paksha and Amavasya (new moon) in Krishna Paksha.
| No. | Tithi | Group | Traditionally good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pratipada | Nanda | Beginnings, celebrations |
| 2 | Dwitiya | Bhadra | Foundations, travel |
| 3 | Tritiya | Jaya | Success-oriented work |
| 4 | Chaturthi | Rikta | Removing obstacles; avoid new starts |
| 5 | Panchami | Purna | Learning, medicine, auspicious work |
| 6 | Shashthi | Nanda | Festivities, meeting friends |
| 7 | Saptami | Bhadra | Travel, vehicles |
| 8 | Ashtami | Jaya | Courage, defence, worship of Durga |
| 9 | Navami | Rikta | Ending conflicts; avoid new starts |
| 10 | Dashami | Purna | Religious and public work |
| 11 | Ekadashi | Nanda | Fasting, worship of Vishnu |
| 12 | Dwadashi | Bhadra | Charity, religious duties |
| 13 | Trayodashi | Jaya | Friendship, worship of Shiva |
| 14 | Chaturdashi | Rikta | Worship; avoid new starts |
| 15 | Purnima / Amavasya | Purna | Purnima: worship, fasting. Amavasya: ancestor rites |