Pratipada Tithi | Pratipada Meaning | What is Tithi in Hindu Calender | How is Tithi Calculated

The first date of Lunar month is called Pratipada. A Lunar month has 30 dates and there are two Paksha in Lunar month, one is Shukla Paksha and the other is Krishna Paksha. There are fourteen dates in each Paksha. Every first date of each Paksha is Pratipada and in Hindu Panchanga ,the first date.

How is Pratipada Calculated

The Moon starts towards completion from Pratipada of Shukla Paksha. The difference of Moon from Sun is 0 to 12 Degrees. This12 degrees difference constitutes one Tithi which is known as Pratipada of Shukla Paksha.The other Pratipada in Krishna Paksha is from 180 degrees to 192 degrees.

Deity of Pratipada Tithi

Agni Deva has been considered deity of Pratipada Tithi/ Pratipada is placed in Nanda Tithi. A native born on Pratipada must worship Agni Deva as it will benefit the native.

Pratipada Tithi Yoga

Pratipada on Sunday and Tuesday is considered death giving, so any auspicious work is prohibited on this day. On the other hand, if Pratipada falls on a Friday, it is considered Siddha and all work done on this day are auspicious and gives successful results. Pratipada of Bhadrapad month is considered as zero. Lord Shiva resides in the cremation ground, hence Pratipada of Shukla Paksha is considered death giving. On Krishna Paksha Pratipada worship of Shiva is auspicious. Recitation of Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra and doing Rudrabhishek is useful in giving auspicious results.

Pratipada Tithi : Personality of a Person

A native born on Pratipada Tithi can fall in bad company and the deeds done by him can be a blemish on the family and goodwill. Such a native can become addicted to bad habits. If the native takes interest in religious works then he/she may escape the inauspicious results.

The native is intelligent and wealthy. Pratipada born natives are special for their mothers and are always get blessings from her. The native is mentally strong as the Moon is strong on Pratipada.He gets a higher place in society due to his deeds.The native is able to wriggle out of tough situations.

Pratipada Tithi Festivals

The Hindu new year starts from Chaitra Pratipada and is the first lunar month.The new year starts from Shukla Paksha Pratipada.

Shukla Paksha Pratipada of Kartik month is celebrated as the Govardhan Puja day and along with this the Annakoot is also celebrated. On this day Lord Krishna is worshiped and offered various types of food items. This festival is very popular in Mathura, Vrindavan and Brij.

Chaitra, Ashwini, Ashada and Magha month Shukla Paksha Pratipada starts with Navratri and the different forms of Maa Durga are worshiped. This Navratri is very powerful in all respects.