What is Tithi? The Science of Lunar Days Explained | Vedic Astrology Lecture 06

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In this video, we explore the concept of Tithi (Lunar Day), one of the five essential elements of the Panchang.

Video Timeline
00:00 - Introduction to Tithi & Panchang
01:40 - The 16 Tithis (Pratipada to Purnima/Amavasya)
03:20 - Scientific Logic: Angle between Sun & Moon
07:00 - Shukla Paksha vs Krishna Paksha Explained
12:00 - Sidereal Month vs Synodic Month (27.3 vs 29.5 Days)
18:15 - What is Tithi Kshaya (Skipped Tithi) & Vriddhi?
24:40 - Lords of Tithis & their Importance in Muhurat
28:20 - Tithi Classification: Nanda, Bhadra, Jaya, Rikta, Purna
31:20 - How to Calculate Tithi (Formula using Longitudes)
33:40 - Practical Calculation Example with Degrees

We dive deep into the astronomical logic behind Tithis, understanding how the angle between the Sun and Moon creates the phases of the moon (Shukla Paksha & Krishna Paksha). We also decode complex concepts like Tithi Kshaya (Skipped Tithi) and Tithi Vriddhi (Repeated Tithi), and why they happen.

📝 Topics Covered in this Lesson:

What is a Tithi? The 12-degree separation between the Sun and the Moon.

The 16 Tithis: From Pratipada to Amavasya & Purnima.

Shukla vs. Krishna Paksha: Understanding the Waxing and Waning Moon cycles.

Sidereal vs. Synodic Month: Why the lunar month is approx 29.5 days.

Tithi Kshaya & Vriddhi: The scientific reason why some Tithis are skipped or repeated in the calendar.

Classification of Tithis: Nanda, Bhadra, Jaya, Rikta, and Purna tithis and their suitability for different activities.

Tithi Calculation Formula: How to manually calculate the Tithi using planetary longitudes.

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