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Today's Tithi Panchang — Krishna paksha Navami, Delhi,India

Delhi,India · 17 October 3168 · Thursday

Today in Delhi,India, the Tithi is Krishna paksha Navami, active from 16 Oct 3168, 10:38 PM to 17 Oct 3168, 08:22 PM. Nakshatra is Punarvasu. Sunrise 06:23, Sunset 17:49. Use this tithi panchang to know auspicious and inauspicious activities for today.

About Today's Tithi

Navami is the ninth tithi. Ram Navami is celebrated on this day. It is suitable for worship, fasting, and spiritual activities but avoid material pursuits.

✅ What to Do Today

Ram puja
Fasting
Spiritual activities
Reading scriptures
Charity

❌ What to Avoid Today

Material pursuits
Starting business
Buying luxury items
Aggressive actions
Worldly pleasures

Tithi

Navami (Krishna paksha)

Start: 16 Oct 3168, 10:38 PMEnd: 17 Oct 3168, 08:22 PM

Dashami

Start: 17 Oct 3168, 08:22 PMEnd: 18 Oct 3168, 06:09 PM

Sunrise / Sunset

Sunrise

Start: 06:23End: 17:49

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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.