Shukla Chaturthi Tithi
चतुर्थी · tithi 4 of 30
Shukla Chaturthi begins when the Moon is 36° ahead of the Sun and ends at 48°. Rikta (empty) tithis are avoided for auspicious beginnings and favoured for clearing work and fasting. Chaturthi is dedicated to Ganesha: Vinayaka Chaturthi in Shukla Paksha, Sankashti Chaturthi in Krishna Paksha.
Attributes
| Paksha | Shukla |
|---|---|
| Number in paksha | 4 |
| Presiding deity | Ganesha |
| Type | Rikta |
| Moon–Sun elongation | 36° – 48° |
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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 Shukla Chaturthi calculated?
A tithi is a 12° step in the Moon's lead over the Sun. Shukla Chaturthi runs from 36° to 48°, so its length varies between roughly 19 and 26 hours with the Moon's speed.
Why can Shukla Chaturthi 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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