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Pratipada Tithi
Pratipada is a lunar tithi of the Hindu panchang. Below are the ruling deity, vrat, religious significance and what to do or avoid on Pratipada tithi in both the Shukla and Krishna paksha.
Shukla Paksha
Ruling deity
Chandradev (Moon God)
Vrat / festival
Chandra Darshan / Gudi Padwa (Chaitra Shukla)
Significance
Shukla Pratipada marks the auspicious beginning of a new lunar month. It is an excellent date for starting new ventures, undertaking journeys, and performing worship.
What to do
Begin new projects, observe the crescent moon, offer prayers and worship
What to avoid
Arguments, negative thinking
Worship mantra
ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चंद्रमसे नमः
Krishna Paksha
Ruling deity
Chandradev (Moon God)
Vrat / festival
Pitru Karma, Shraddha (Krishna Paksha)
Significance
Krishna Pratipada marks the beginning of the waning fortnight. The Moon begins to decrease after Purnima. This is an ideal tithi for ancestral rites.
What to do
Pitru Tarpan, Shraddha rituals, charity, worship
What to avoid
Beginning new auspicious endeavours
Worship mantra
ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चंद्रमसे नमः
⚠️ This information is based on traditional panchang calculations and is meant as general guidance. For important ceremonies such as marriage or Griha Pravesh, please confirm the muhurat with a qualified pandit or acharya. Timings can shift slightly by city as sunrise and sunset differ.