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Today's date is determined based on the angular difference between the Sun and the Moon.

Does the date remain the same throughout the day?

No, the date can change at any time during the day, so the time of the date change is given in the Panchang (Hindu calendar).

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

Delhi,India · 23 November 3168 · Saturday

Today in Delhi,India, the Tithi is Shukla paksha Pratipat, active from 21 Nov 3168, 11:55 PM to 23 Nov 3168, 12:57 AM. Nakshatra is Vishakha. Sunrise 06:48, Sunset 17:23. Use this tithi panchang to know auspicious and inauspicious activities for today.

About Today's Tithi

Pratipada is the first tithi of the lunar fortnight. It marks a new beginning and is favorable for starting new projects, worship, and charitable activities.

✅ What to Do Today

Starting new projects
Worship and prayer
Charitable activities
Planting seeds
Setting intentions

❌ What to Avoid Today

Aggressive actions
Conflicts
Risky investments
Surgery
Cutting hair

Tithi

Pratipat (Shukla paksha)

Start: 21 Nov 3168, 11:55 PMEnd: 23 Nov 3168, 12:57 AM

Dvitiya

Start: 23 Nov 3168, 12:57 AMEnd: 24 Nov 3168, 02:17 AM

Sunrise / Sunset

Sunrise

Start: 06:48End: 17:23

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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.