Wednesday · September 2, 2026 · India · IST
Tithi Today — September 2, 2026
Krishna Paksha Panchami
until 6:13 AM
The tithi is the Hindu lunar day — most vratas, fasts and festivals are fixed by it.
Updated Sep 1, 2026, 5:09 PM IST · Hyderabad reference
In short
On September 2, 2026 (India, IST), tithi is Krishna Paksha Panchami (until 6:13 AM).
About Tithi
The tithi is the lunar day — the time it takes the Moon to gain 12° on the Sun. There are 30 tithis in a lunar month, 15 in the waxing fortnight (Shukla Paksha) and 15 in the waning fortnight (Krishna Paksha), running Pratipada, Dwitiya, Tritiya … up to Purnima (full moon) or Amavasya (new moon).
Most Hindu observances follow the tithi rather than the weekday: Ekadashi fasts, Sankashti and Vinayaka Chaturthi, Pradosham (Trayodashi), Purnima and Amavasya vratas are all tithi-based. The tithi prevailing at sunrise usually governs the day's observance, though some vratas use the tithi at a specific time (such as moonrise or midday).
A tithi does not align neatly with the 24-hour civil day — it can start and end at any clock time, so the tithi may change partway through the day. This page shows the tithi at today's sunrise and the time it ends.
Today's Panchangam at a glance
- Tithi
- Krishna Paksha Panchami
- Nakshatra
- Bharani
- Rahu Kalam
- 12:15 PM – 1:48 PM
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:51 AM – 12:40 PM
- Sunrise
- 6:05 AM
- Sunset
- 6:25 PM
Tithi this week
Next 7 days (India, IST · Hyderabad reference).
FAQ
What is the tithi today (September 2, 2026)?
Tithi on September 2, 2026 is Krishna Paksha Panchami (until 6:13 AM) (India, IST).
What is a tithi?
A tithi is a lunar day — the period during which the Moon gains 12° of longitude on the Sun. There are 30 in a lunar month, across the Shukla (waxing) and Krishna (waning) pakshas.
Which tithi governs a fast or festival?
Usually the tithi prevailing at sunrise governs the day's observance, though some vratas follow the tithi at moonrise, midday or another fixed time.
Why does the tithi change during the day?
A tithi is astronomical and does not match the 24-hour clock, so it can begin or end at any time — the tithi may change partway through a civil day.
