What is �TITHI�?

Sakthiyoga27 Oct, 2021Education

The word ?tithi? is actually a Sanskrit word meaning a lunar day. Some may confuse the word ?tithi? with ?samasthiti?. Although both sound similar, these two words carry different meaning. The former connotes the time taken when moon increase it?s instance from the sun by 12? whereas the latter means to stand in balanced stillness. ?Tithi? plays a crucial role amongst Hindus? in their day today life as well as special activities in selecting the good ?muhurta?. In other words, the ?tithi? forms the basis for identifying auspicious and inauspicious ?muhurtas? for important occasions.