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tithi

Pronunciation: /ˈt̪ɪt̪ʰɪ/

The English word “tithi” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. The lunar date based on the Hindu calendar. There are 30 tithis in each lunar month. Tithis begin at varying times of a solar day and vary in duration from approximately 19 to 26 hours.

Etymology

From Sanskrit तिथि (tithi, “lunar day”).

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