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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 Shashti, Delhi,India

Delhi,India · 29 September 3168 · Sunday

Today in Delhi,India, the Tithi is Shukla paksha Shashti, active from 28 Sep 3168, 07:28 PM to 29 Sep 3168, 08:51 PM. Nakshatra is Vishakha. Sunrise 06:14, Sunset 18:10. Use this tithi panchang to know auspicious and inauspicious activities for today.

About Today's Tithi

Shashti is the sixth tithi, associated with Lord Kartikeya (Skanda). It is good for travel, meeting friends, and activities related to children.

✅ What to Do Today

Travel
Meeting friends
Activities for children
Kartikeya worship
Social gatherings

❌ What to Avoid Today

Isolation
Ignoring children
Breaking friendships
Selfish acts
Negative thinking

Tithi

Shashti (Shukla paksha)

Start: 28 Sep 3168, 07:28 PMEnd: 29 Sep 3168, 08:51 PM

Saptami

Start: 29 Sep 3168, 08:51 PMEnd: 30 Sep 3168, 10:45 PM

Sunrise / Sunset

Sunrise

Start: 06:14End: 18:10

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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.