Krishna Shashthi Tithi
षष्टी · tithi 21 of 30
Krishna Shashthi begins when the Moon is 240° ahead of the Sun and ends at 252°. Nanda (joyful) tithis are favoured for celebrations, arts and festivities. Shukla Shashthi is Skanda Shashthi, dedicated to Kartikeya.
Attributes
| Paksha | Krishna |
|---|---|
| Number in paksha | 6 |
| Presiding deity | Kartikeya |
| Type | Nanda |
| Moon–Sun elongation | 240° – 252° |
Find this tithi in your city
The monthly panchang shows the tithi of every day with its end time, and the Hindu calendar lists the vrats that fall on it.
Frequently asked questions
How is Krishna Shashthi calculated?
A tithi is a 12° step in the Moon's lead over the Sun. Krishna Shashthi runs from 240° to 252°, so its length varies between roughly 19 and 26 hours with the Moon's speed.
Why can Krishna Shashthi fall on different dates in different cities?
The civil day takes the tithi current at local sunrise. Sunrise differs by place and time zone, so a tithi that begins before sunrise in one city may begin after sunrise in another.
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