Dharmic Calendar
Tithis
The thirty lunar days that govern dharmic observance, auspicious timing, and daily practice.
तिथि
Shukla PakshaBright fortnight
Pratipada
Auspicious for new beginnings. Associated with Agni.
Dvitiya
Associated with Brahma. Favorable for auspicious works.
Tritiya
Associated with Gauri. Auspicious for marriage-related activities.
Chaturthi
Associated with Ganesha. Vinayaka Chaturthi falls on this tithi in the Shukla paksha of Bhadrapada.
Panchami
Associated with Naga deities. Naga Panchami is observed on this tithi.
Shashthi
Associated with Skanda/Murugan. Skanda Shashthi is the major observance.
Saptami
Associated with Surya. Ratha Saptami celebrates the sun.
Ashtami
Associated with Durga and Shiva. Krishnashtami falls on this tithi.
Navami
Associated with Durga. Rama Navami falls on Shukla Navami of Chaitra.
Dashami
Associated with the ten directions. Vijayadashami falls on this tithi.
Ekadashi
Ekadashi fasting is observed by Vaishnava practitioners on both Shukla and Krishna Ekadashi. Each Ekadashi has a specific name and significance.
Dvadashi
The breaking of the Ekadashi fast (Parana) occurs on Dvadashi. Associated with Vishnu.
Trayodashi
Pradosham is observed on Trayodashi of both fortnights. Deeply auspicious for Shiva worship.
Chaturdashi
Maha Shivaratri falls on Krishna Chaturdashi of Phalguna. Associated with Shiva.
Pournami
Each Pournami carries the name of the month and specific significance. Guru Pournima, Kartika Pournami, and others mark major observances across traditions.
Krishna PakshaDark fortnight
Pratipada
The waning cycle begins. Practices shift toward introspection and ancestor remembrance.
Dvitiya
Associated with Yama in some traditions.
Tritiya
Varies by regional tradition.
Chaturthi
Sankashti Chaturthi — Ganesha observance on Krishna Chaturthi each month.
Panchami
Regional variations in observance.
Shashthi
Regional variations in observance.
Saptami
Regional variations in observance.
Ashtami
Krishna Janmashtami falls on Krishna Ashtami of Bhadrapada.
Navami
Regional variations in observance.
Dashami
Regional variations in observance.
Ekadashi
Each Krishna Ekadashi carries a specific name. Nirjala Ekadashi and others are among the most significant.
Dvadashi
Parana day following Krishna Ekadashi fast.
Trayodashi
Pradosham — Shiva worship. Observed on Trayodashi of both fortnights.
Chaturdashi
Maha Shivaratri falls on this tithi in Phalguna. Associated with Shiva and Kali.
Amavasya
Amavasya is significant for ancestor remembrance (Pitru Tarpana) across all traditions. The veil between the living and the ancestors is considered thinnest on this day.