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

Delhi,India · 23 October 3168 · Wednesday

Today in Delhi,India, the Tithi is Krishna paksha Amavasya, active from 22 Oct 3168, 10:56 AM to 23 Sep 3168, 10:31 PM. Nakshatra is Hasta. Sunrise 06:26, Sunset 17:43. Use this tithi panchang to know auspicious and inauspicious activities for today.

About Today's Tithi

Amavasya (New Moon) is the last day of Krishna Paksha. It is considered sacred for Pitru Tarpan (offering to ancestors), meditation, and introspection. Avoid starting new ventures on this day.

✅ What to Do Today

Pitru Tarpan (ancestor offerings)
Meditation and introspection
Charity and donations
Oil bath
Shani puja

❌ What to Avoid Today

Starting new ventures
Travel
Buying property
Marriage ceremonies
Important decisions

Tithi

Amavasya (Krishna paksha)

Start: 22 Oct 3168, 10:56 AMEnd: 23 Sep 3168, 10:31 PM

Pratipat

Start: 23 Sep 3168, 10:31 PMEnd: 24 Sep 3168, 08:47 PM

Sunrise / Sunset

Sunrise

Start: 06:26End: 17:43

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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.