# tithi

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈt̪ɪt̪ʰɪ/

## Definitions
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”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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