तिथि (चन्द्र दिन)

वैदिक कैलेंडर की 15 चन्द्र कलाएँ

तिथि एक चन्द्र दिन है, जो सूर्य और चन्द्रमा के बीच के कोणीय सम्बन्ध को दर्शाती है। प्रत्येक पक्ष (पखवाड़ा) में 15 तिथियाँ होती हैं, जो एक पूर्ण चन्द्र मास में 30 तिथियाँ बनाती हैं। प्रत्येक तिथि विभिन्न कार्यों के लिए अद्वितीय ऊर्जा रखती है।

1. प्रतिपदा

शुभ

Pratipada

देवताBrahma
गुणवत्ताCreation, new beginnings, foundation laying
मंत्रOm Brahmane Namaha
रंगWhite
दिशाEast
तत्वAkasha (Ether)
पक्षशुक्ल एवं कृष्ण

शुभ कार्य

Starting new ventures and projectsFoundation laying ceremonies (griha pravesh)Initiating education or learningBeginning spiritual practicesWearing new clothes for the first timeFirst entry into new houseStarting constructionPlanting seeds (literal and metaphorical)

अशुभ कार्य

Ending or completing major projectsMarriage ceremonies (too early in cycle)Finalizing long-term commitmentsConclusion ceremoniesSelling property or assets

शास्त्रीय संदर्भ

Muhurta Chintamani states: 'Pratipada is blessed by Brahma for all beginnings.' Brihat Samhita: 'First Tithi brings creative success.'

आधुनिक उपयोग

Perfect for product launches, starting courses, opening bank accounts, beginning fitness programs, initiating any new endeavor.

2. द्वितीया

शुभ

Dwitiya

देवताVidhatri (Brahma's aspect)
गुणवत्ताOrganization, planning, bringing order to chaos
मंत्रOm Vidhaatre Namaha
रंगLight Blue
दिशाSoutheast
तत्वVayu (Air)
पक्षशुक्ल एवं कृष्ण

शुभ कार्य

Organizing and planningStructured learningCreating systems and processesAdministrative tasksDocument preparationMarriage ceremonies (highly auspicious)Partnership formationsHarmonizing relationships

अशुभ कार्य

Impulsive actionsUnplanned adventuresBreaking established systemsChaos or disorder

शास्त्रीय संदर्भ

Dharma Sindhu: 'Dwitiya brings divine pairing and harmony.' Best Tithi for marriage after Rohini Nakshatra.

आधुनिक उपयोग

Ideal for marriages, business partnerships, organizing spaces, implementing new systems, harmonizing teams.

3. तृतीया

अत्यन्त शुभ

Tritiya

देवताGauri (Parvati)
गुणवत्ताStrength, courage, determination, prosperity
मंत्रOm Gauri Devyai Namaha
रंगRed
दिशाSouth
तत्वAgni (Fire)
पक्षशुक्ल एवं कृष्ण

शुभ कार्य

All types of ventures and beginningsFinancial investmentsPurchasing vehicles or propertyStarting businessesMilitary or protective activitiesWomen's empowerment activitiesAkshaya Tritiya (when in Vaishakha month) - especially powerful

अशुभ कार्य

Timid or fearful actionsProcrastinationAvoiding challenges

शास्त्रीय संदर्भ

Nirnaya Sindhu: 'Tritiya blessed by Gauri never fails.' Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most auspicious days in Hindu calendar.

आधुनिक उपयोग

Best for gold purchases, vehicle buying, property investment, starting ambitious projects, women entrepreneurs launching ventures.

4. चतुर्थी

अत्यन्त शुभ

Chaturthi

देवताGanesha
गुणवत्ताWisdom, learning, obstacle removal, intellectual growth
मंत्रOm Gam Ganapataye Namaha
रंगYellow/Golden
दिशाSouthwest
तत्वPrithvi (Earth)
पक्षशुक्ल एवं कृष्ण

शुभ कार्य

Education and learningIntellectual pursuitsWriting and publishingStarting courses or trainingWorship of GaneshaRemoving obstacles through prayerBusiness planning and strategyInstalling Ganesha idolsVinayaka Chaturthi celebrations

अशुभ कार्य

Viewing the moon (causes false accusations - Mithya Dosha)Hasty decisions without proper planningIgnoring details

शास्त्रीय संदर्भ

Ganesha Purana: 'Chaturthi is Ganesha's own day.' Avoid moon-viewing to prevent Mithya Dosha (false blame).

आधुनिक उपयोग

Perfect for starting courses, educational enrollment, strategy meetings, product development, solving business problems.

5. पंचमी

मिश्रित

Panchami

देवताNagas (Serpent Deities)
गुणवत्ताKnowledge, mysticism, protection, hidden wisdom
मंत्रOm Naga Devaya Namaha
रंगGreen/Emerald
दिशाWest
तत्वJala (Water)
पक्षशुक्ल एवं कृष्ण

शुभ कार्य

Study of occult sciencesSpiritual practices involving KundaliniNaga Panchami worshipProtection ritualsLearning sacred sciencesTantric practices (under guidance)Saraswati Puja (on Vasant Panchami)

अशुभ कार्य

Mundane material activitiesSuperficial engagementsIgnoring spiritual dimensionsDisrespecting nature or serpents

शास्त्रीय संदर्भ

Garuda Purana: 'Panchami belongs to Nagas. Honor them for protection.' Vasant Panchami marks Saraswati's blessing for knowledge.

आधुनिक उपयोग

Good for research projects, patent applications, learning metaphysics, environmental protection initiatives.

6. षष्ठी

शुभ

Shashthi

देवताKartikeya (Skanda)
गुणवत्ताVictory, courage, strategic warfare, protection of children
मंत्रOm Saravanabhavaya Namaha
रंगOrange/Saffron
दिशाNorthwest
तत्वAgni (Fire)
पक्षशुक्ल एवं कृष्ण

शुभ कार्य

Overcoming enemies and obstaclesMilitary or competitive activitiesStrategic planning for battles (literal or metaphorical)Child protection ritualsSkanda Shashthi observancesSports and competitionsStanding up for righteousness

अशुभ कार्य

Making peace with enemies (if war is needed)Compromising on principlesAvoiding necessary conflicts

शास्त्रीय संदर्भ

Skanda Purana: 'Shashthi grants victory to righteous warriors.' Especially powerful for child health and protection.

आधुनिक उपयोग

Ideal for competitive exams, sports events, business competitions, legal battles, protecting children's interests.

7. सप्तमी

अत्यन्त शुभ

Saptami

देवताSurya (Sun God)
गुणवत्ताIllumination, health, vitality, clarity, fame
मंत्रOm Suryaya Namaha / Gayatri Mantra
रंगBright Red/Crimson
दिशाEast
तत्वAgni (Fire)
पक्षशुक्ल एवं कृष्ण

शुभ कार्य

Health-related activitiesSurya worship and upasanaSeeking fame and recognitionLeadership activitiesRatha Saptami celebrationsEye treatments or vision carePublic speaking or performances

अशुभ कार्य

Hiding or being secretiveAvoiding public recognitionNeglecting health

शास्त्रीय संदर्भ

Aditya Hridayam: 'Saptami is Surya's day of full glory.' Ratha Saptami in Magha month is highly auspicious.

आधुनिक उपयोग

Perfect for health initiatives, public events, fame-seeking activities, solar energy projects, eye care, vitamin D therapies.

8. अष्टमी

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Ashtami

देवताDurga/Kali (Fierce form of Divine Mother)
गुणवत्ताDestruction of evil, fierce protection, transformation through destruction
मंत्रOm Dum Durgayai Namaha / Om Krim Kalikayai Namaha
रंगBlack/Dark Blue
दिशाSouth
तत्वAgni (Fire)
पक्षशुक्ल एवं कृष्ण

शुभ कार्य

Durga/Kali worshipRemoving negative forcesJanmashtami (Krishna's birth)Breaking bad habitsEnding toxic situationsProtection ritualsTantric practices (under guidance)

अशुभ कार्य

Starting gentle or peaceful venturesMarriage ceremoniesBirths (considered challenging - Ashtami dosha)Pleasant social gatherings

शास्त्रीय संदर्भ

Devi Mahatmya: 'Ashtami is the day Durga destroys demons.' Janmashtami is universally auspicious despite Ashtami nature.

आधुनिक उपयोग

Good for ending toxic situations, breaking contracts with bad actors, fierce competitive moves, protection from enemies.

10. दशमी

मिश्रित

Dashami

देवताYama (Lord of Death/Dharma)
गुणवत्ताDharma, righteousness, ancestral connection, justice
मंत्रOm Yamaya Namaha
रंगDark Green
दिशाSouth
तत्वPrithvi (Earth)
पक्षशुक्ल एवं कृष्ण

शुभ कार्य

Ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan)Legal and justice-related mattersMaking righteous decisionsVijaya Dashami (Dussehra) - highly auspiciousDharmic activitiesPaying respects to elders and ancestors

अशुभ कार्य

Adharmic or unethical activitiesAvoiding family responsibilitiesDisrespecting elders or ancestors

शास्त्रीय संदर्भ

Garuda Purana: 'Dashami pleases Yama and ancestors.' Vijaya Dashami is one of three most auspicious days (with Akshaya Tritiya and Diwali).

आधुनिक उपयोग

Good for legal matters, ethical decisions, family reconciliation, estate planning, honoring elders.

11. एकादशी

highly_spiritual

Ekadashi

देवताVishnu/Hari
गुणवत्ताSpiritual elevation, detachment, purification, liberation
मंत्रOm Namo Narayanaya / Hare Krishna Maha-mantra
रंगWhite/Pure
दिशाAll directions (Vishnu is all-pervading)
तत्वAkasha (Ether/Space)
पक्षशुक्ल एवं कृष्ण

शुभ कार्य

Fasting and spiritual practicesVishnu worship and bhaktiMeditation and contemplationReading scriptures (especially Bhagavad Gita)Seeking spiritual liberation (moksha)Detachment from material desires24 types of Ekadashi vrats throughout the year

अशुभ कार्य

Material or worldly activitiesHeavy eating or indulgenceMarriage ceremoniesBusiness launchesMaterial acquisitions

शास्त्रीय संदर्भ

Padma Purana: 'One who fasts on Ekadashi attains liberation.' All 24 Ekadashis have specific names and benefits.

आधुनिक उपयोग

Dedicate to spiritual practices, fasting, meditation retreats, charity work, temple visits, scripture study.

12. द्वादशी

शुभ

Dwadashi

देवताMadhava (Vishnu aspect)
गुणवत्ताSweetness, compassion, healing, recovery
मंत्रOm Madhavaya Namaha
रंगLight Yellow/Honey
दिशाNortheast
तत्वJala (Water)
पक्षशुक्ल एवं कृष्ण

शुभ कार्य

Recovery from Ekadashi fast (breaking fast properly)Healing activitiesGentle and compassionate actionsSweet speech and diplomacyMedical treatmentsRelationship healing

अशुभ कार्य

Harsh or aggressive actionsBreaking relationshipsBitter speech or conflicts

शास्त्रीय संदर्भ

Smriti texts: 'Dwadashi heals what Ekadashi purifies.' Breaking Ekadashi fast on Dwadashi with proper rituals brings full merit.

आधुनिक उपयोग

Good for medical treatments, therapy sessions, diplomatic meetings, relationship counseling, gentle problem-solving.

13. त्रयोदशी

मिश्रित

Trayodashi

देवताKamadeva (in Shukla) / Kali (in Krishna)
गुणवत्ताDesire fulfillment, romantic love, or fierce destruction (depending on paksha)
मंत्रOm Kamadevaya Namaha (Shukla) / Om Krim Kalikayai Namaha (Krishna)
रंगPink (Shukla) / Black (Krishna)
दिशाSoutheast (Shukla) / South (Krishna)
तत्वAgni (Fire)
पक्षशुक्ल एवं कृष्ण

शुभ कार्य

Romance and love matters (Shukla Paksha)Fulfilling desires (Shukla Paksha)Pradosh Vrat (both pakshas)Dhanteras (Krishna Trayodashi before Diwali)Kali worship (Krishna Paksha)

अशुभ कार्य

Suppressing legitimate desires (Shukla)Indulging in wrong desires (Krishna)Ascetic practices when love is needed

शास्त्रीय संदर्भ

Shiva Purana: 'Pradosh on Trayodashi grants all wishes.' Dhanteras on Krishna Trayodashi is highly auspicious for wealth.

आधुनिक उपयोग

Shukla: Dating, romance, desire manifestation. Krishna: Ending toxic desires, Dhanteras shopping, wealth rituals.

14. चतुर्दशी

powerful_spiritual

Chaturdashi

देवताShiva (Mahakaal)
गुणवत्ताTransformation, destruction of obstacles, Tantric power
मंत्रOm Namah Shivaya
रंगAsh Grey/White (Vibhuti)
दिशाNorth (Shiva's abode)
तत्वAkasha (Ether)
पक्षशुक्ल एवं कृष्ण

शुभ कार्य

Shiva worship and Shivaratri observancesTantric practices (under guidance)Transformation and letting goDestroying major obstaclesMasik Shivaratri (monthly)Mahashivaratri (annual, most powerful)

अशुभ कार्य

Marriage ceremoniesStarting gentle or social venturesBirths (Chaturdashi dosha)Pleasant gatherings

शास्त्रीय संदर्भ

Shiva Purana: 'Chaturdashi is Shiva's night of transformation.' Mahashivaratri grants liberation.

आधुनिक उपयोग

Good for major transformations, spiritual retreats, deep meditation, ending old chapters, powerful strategic moves.

15. पूर्णिमा

अत्यन्त शुभ

Purnima

देवताChandra (Moon God)
गुणवत्ताFullness, completion, emotional fulfillment, peak energy
मंत्रOm Som Somaya Namaha / Om Chandraya Namaha
रंगBright White/Silver
दिशाNorthwest (Moon's direction)
तत्वJala (Water)
पक्षShukla

शुभ कार्य

All auspicious activities reach peakMarriage ceremonies (full moon energy)Spiritual practices (especially meditation)Satyanarayan PujaFull Moon fasting and worshipCompleting major projectsHarvest celebrationsEmotional healing and fulfillment

अशुभ कार्य

Starting new ventures (better to complete existing ones)Aggressive or harsh actions (emotions are high)

शास्त्रीय संदर्भ

All Puranas: 'Purnima is the crown jewel of Tithis.' Each month's Purnima has unique significance (Guru Purnima, Buddha Purnima, etc.).

आधुनिक उपयोग

Perfect for celebrations, weddings, completing projects, emotional healing work, meditation retreats, gratitude ceremonies.

30. अमावस्या

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Amavasya

देवताPitrs (Ancestors) / Kali
गुणवत्ताEndings, introspection, ancestral connection, spiritual depth
मंत्रOm Pitru Devaya Namaha / Om Krim Kalikayai Namaha
रंगBlack/Deep Blue
दिशाBelow (Patala - ancestor realm)
तत्वAkasha (Ether/Void)
पक्षKrishna

शुभ कार्य

Ancestor worship and Pitru TarpanEnding old cyclesDeep meditation and introspectionKali/Dark Goddess worshipNew Moon intentions (planting seeds for next cycle)Mauni Amavasya (silence observance)Diwali (on Kartik Amavasya) - extremely auspicious exception

अशुभ कार्य

Marriage ceremoniesStarting major ventures (wait for Shukla Paksha)Births (Amavasya dosha)Loud celebrations or social gatherings

शास्त्रीय संदर्भ

Garuda Purana: 'Amavasya pleases ancestors most.' Diwali on Kartik Amavasya is the grand exception - supremely auspicious.

आधुनिक उपयोग

Good for strategic introspection, ending old chapters, ancestor honoring, meditation retreats, setting intentions for next cycle.