Pratipada (Shukla Paksha)

NandaDay 1 of the lunar fortnightDeity: Brahma

What this tithi is for

Suitable for: foundation laying, starting work.

Sources

Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 99 (Bhat translation, Part II, pp. 874-877) — five tithi categories.
KB entries: bs-p2-ch99-tithi-categories-001, bs-p2-ch99-tithi-deities-001.

FAQ

What is Pratipada Shukla tithi?

Pratipada is the Shukla Paksha tithi (lunar day) ruled by Brahma, falling in the Nanda category per Bṛhat Saṁhitā Ch 99.

What is Pratipada suitable for?

Pratipada is suitable for foundation laying, starting work. Combine with a Dhruva (fixed) nakshatra for best results.

Can the tithi alone decide a muhurta?

No — the pañcāṅga uses five limbs: tithi, vāra (weekday), nakshatra, yoga, karaṇa. A strong tithi must be combined with a favourable nakshatra and karaṇa to be fully auspicious.

Check Pratipada for your specific date with the Vāstu AI or the POST /vastu-date/validate endpoint.