Panchami Tithi | Panchami Meaning | What is Tithi in Hindu Calender

According to Hindu Calendar, one date is formed when Sun moves 12 degree forward from its position. Owner of this date is god serpent (Naag). Person born of this date should worship God Naag and take care of serpents. This date comes under the category of Purna Tithi. This date is said to complete all tasks. 

Panchami Tihi Yoga

According to the Yogas formed by date and day, Panchami Tithi create Mrityu Yoga when falling on Saturday. It is one of the inauspicious Yoga. Panchami Tithi on Thursday form the Siddha  Yoga. Work done on this day gets completed. Worshipping lord Shiva on Panchami of both the Paksha is considered auspicious. 

Work that can be done on Panchami Tithi

Auspicious work can be done on the Panchami Tithi. All types of tasks can be done on this date except for taking a loan.

Personality traits of a person born on this date

The natives born on this date are skilled in social behaviour. They are knowledgeable and everyone praises them for their qualities. They love their parents. They participate in charity related work. They always walk on the path of justice. However, their love relationships are short-lived.

The natives born on this Tithi are alert in their work. They can be a bit lazy but they are extremely focused. They cannot be fooled easily. They like to stay with their family. There may be some issues about which they are very concerned. They pursue higher education and settle in foreign countries. They are emotionally and intellectually strong. They lead a good life. They are also famous.

Lord Shiva is worshipped on Panchami Tithi. It is believed that Lord Shiva resides in the Kailash mountain on this date, so Shiv Pujan is considered highly beneficial on this date. The natives born on this date should worship Lord Shiv to get relief from the troubles of life. Along with this, they should also worship Naag Devta. They should donate milk in the temple and offer it on Shivling also.

Festivals and fasts of Panchami Tithi

Various festivals are celebrated on Panchami Tithi. The following festivals are celebrated traditionally on this day.

Rishi Panchami -

Rishi Panchami is celebrated on the Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. On this day saints are worshipped by reciting the Bhagavad Katha. On this day, performing Satsang and listening to saints absolves one from his/her sins. Those who worship the Saptarishis get auspicious results.

Rang Panchami -

Rang Panchami is celebrated on the Panchami Tithi of Falgun month that comes after Holi. Different food items are made on this day and people play with colours on this day.

Naag Panchami -

On this day Naag Devta is worshipped. This date is considered favourable for Kaal Sarp Shanti. If this Puja is performed on this Tithi, it gives auspicious results and relief from Kaal Sarp Dosha.