Tithi 1nanda
Pratipada
प्रतिपदा
Presiding deity: Agni (Fire)
Tithi Mantra
ॐ अग्नये नमः
Om Agnaye Namah
Shukla Paksha (waxing)
First day after new moon — beginnings, new ventures, foundation rites. Shukla Pratipada of Chaitra month = Gudi Padwa / Ugadi (Hindu New Year).
Krishna Paksha (waning)
First day of waning fortnight — winding down old projects, planning, lighter ritual workload.
Best for
- + Beginning new projects
- + Foundation laying
- + House warming
- + Coronation ceremonies
- + Travel (only in shukla paksha)
Avoid for
- - Marriage
- - Major financial transactions
Fasting tradition
Light fast on Shukla Pratipada of Chaitra; eat satvik food, take a holy bath at sunrise.
Major festivals on this tithi
Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Cheti Chand, Navratri begins, Sharad Navratri begins