Tithi Puja refers to performing special prayers and rituals on particular tithis (lunar days) in the Hindu calendar that are considered auspicious for worship, meditation, and seeking divine blessings. Each tithi has its unique spiritual significance and is associated with specific deities and rituals.

🕉️ Spiritual Significance

  • The Hindu lunar calendar divides a month into 30 tithis (15 in the waxing phase — Shukla Paksha, and 15 in the waning phase — Krishna Paksha).
  • Certain tithis are considered highly favorable for worship, fasting, charity, or specific religious ceremonies.
  • Observing puja on these days aligns devotees with cosmic energies and enhances spiritual benefits.
  • Tithi Puja helps in purification of mind, body, and soul and fulfills wishes.

📅 Common Auspicious Tithis for Puja

  • Amavasya (New Moon Day): Ideal for Pitru Tarpana and ancestor worship.
  • Purnima (Full Moon Day): Good for worship of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and Shiva.
  • Ekadashi (11th day of the lunar fortnight): Observed with fasting and devotion to Lord Vishnu.
  • Sankashti Chaturthi (4th day after full moon): Dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
  • Navami, Ashtami: Important for Goddess Durga and related festivals.
  • Chaturthi: Worship of Ganesha.
  • Pratipada (1st day of lunar fortnight): Beginning of many festivals and rituals.

🙏 General Tithi Puja Procedure

🛕 1. Preparation

  • Identify the auspicious tithi and deity to be worshiped.
  • Clean the puja space, decorate with flowers, rangoli, and light lamps.

🪔 2. Puja Samagri (Typical Items Needed)

  • Idol or picture of the deity corresponding to the tithi
  • Flowers, incense sticks, diya (oil lamp), camphor
  • Kumkum, turmeric, rice grains
  • Fruits, sweets, and prasad
  • Holy water or Gangajal

🌺 3. Worship Rituals

  • Begin with Ganesh Puja to remove obstacles.
  • Chant the specific mantras or stotras related to the deity.
  • Offer flowers, fruits, and prasad while reciting prayers.
  • Perform aarti with diya and incense.
  • Meditate or listen to spiritual discourses related to the tithi.

🌟 Benefits of Observing Tithi Puja

  • Aligns personal energy with cosmic rhythms.
  • Helps overcome difficulties and brings peace.
  • Invokes divine blessings for prosperity, health, and happiness.
  • Promotes spiritual growth and self-discipline.

🎉 Examples of Popular Tithi Puja

  • Amavasya Puja: Ancestor worship and rituals for peace of departed souls.
  • Purnima Puja: Worship of Vishnu or Goddess Lakshmi for abundance.
  • Ekadashi Puja: Fasting and prayers to Vishnu for liberation.
  • Sankashti Chaturthi Puja: Devotion to Lord Ganesha for removing obstacles.