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Today's Tithi Panchang — Shukla paksha Dashami, Delhi,India

Delhi,India · 04 October 3168 · Friday

Today in Delhi,India, the Tithi is Shukla paksha Dashami, active from 03 Oct 3168, 03:23 AM to 04 Oct 3168, 05:42 AM. Nakshatra is Uttara Ashadha. Sunrise 06:16, Sunset 18:04. Use this tithi panchang to know auspicious and inauspicious activities for today.

About Today's Tithi

Dashami is the tenth tithi and is auspicious. Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) falls on this day. It is excellent for victory, starting new work, and celebrations.

✅ What to Do Today

Starting new work
Victory celebrations
Travel
Buying property
All auspicious activities

❌ What to Avoid Today

Giving up
Negative thinking
Avoiding challenges
Laziness
Breaking commitments

Tithi

Dashami (Shukla paksha)

Start: 03 Oct 3168, 03:23 AMEnd: 04 Oct 3168, 05:42 AM

Ekadashi

Start: 04 Oct 3168, 05:42 AMEnd: 05 Oct 3168, 07:44 AM

Sunrise / Sunset

Sunrise

Start: 06:16End: 18:04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tithi and why does it matter in Panchang?

Tithi is a lunar day determined by the angular difference between the Moon and Sun. It is the most important element of the Hindu Panchang, used to determine fasting days, festivals, muhurat timings, and auspicious or inauspicious periods.

How many Tithis are there in a month?

A lunar month has 30 Tithis — 15 in Shukla Paksha (waxing moon, Pratipada to Purnima) and 15 in Krishna Paksha (waning moon, Pratipada to Amavasya). Each tithi lasts approximately 19 to 26 hours.

Which Tithis are considered auspicious?

Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Dwadashi, and Trayodashi are considered auspicious. These are ideal for starting new ventures, marriages, housewarming, and business activities.

How can I find today's Tithi for my city?

This page shows today's tithi with exact start and end times based on your city's location. You can change the city using the form above to get accurate local tithi timings.

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Disclaimer: Calculated based on astronomical positions. Minor variations possible.