2026 Shukla Chaturthi Tithi

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Shukla Chaturthi falls in the Rikta group of Tithis, which is generally not used for starting new auspicious activities. This page lists every Shukla Chaturthi in 2026 with its begin and end timings for your location.

Swami: Ganesha

Shreni: Rikta Tithi

Swabhava: Khala Prada

2026

No Shukla Chaturthi dates found in 2026 for your location.

Classical Muhurta Details

Nature & Epithet

4th. CHATURTHI (Khala Prada: wicked & cruel). Tutelary Lord (Adhidevta): Ganesh (God of war & Siddhi) according to Muhurt Chintamani. Another opinion: Shukla Paksha - Ganesh; Krishna Paksha - Chandra. Brihat Samhita gives Yama.

Works Allocated

Use of weapon, keeping arms, killing of enemy, arrest, poisoning, igniting fire, sorrowful, Atharva Vidya, works related to electricity. No Manglik works should be done as they get destroyed.

Prohibited Works & Foods

Rikta Tithi: Travel in any direction and Manglik deeds are always prohibited as it certainly meets failure. Food prohibited: Raddish (Mooli), brinjal (Baingana Solanum melongena), Til.

Classifications & Attributes

Nandaadi Group: Rikta Tithi (Ruler: Saturn). Shukla Paksha Name: Yashovati; Krishna Paksha Name: Yashdata.
Eye Status: Blind Tithi in Shukla Paksha; Two-eyed Tithi in Krishna Paksha.
Family Group: Kul Tithi.
Amrit-Ghatis: 54th to 57th Ghati (21h 12m to 22h 48m from start; Moon-Sun arc diff: 46°36'00" to 47°24'00").
Vish-Ghatis: 8th to 11th Ghati (2h 48m to 4h 24m from start; Moon-Sun arc diff: 37°24'00" to 38°12'00") [Sage Vasist: 15-18].
Paksha-Randhra Prohibited Time: First 8 Ghatis (3h 12m) from start [Narad Samhita: 9G].
Prohibited Durations: Tithi Kupam at 22nd Ghati. Pradosha: first 1/8th part (about 3 hours / 1 Pahar) of Tithi.
Maas Shunya: Pausha (Shukla Paksha & Krishna Paksha) and Falgun (Krishna Paksha).
Dagdha Tithi: Solar Taurus (Krishna Paksha), Scorpio (Krishna Paksha). Gianmanjari: Jyeshta, Falguni.
Vaar Dagdha: Thursday (Daivygya Ramdeen).
Tithi-Shunya Nakshatra: None.
Tithi-Shunya Lagna: Taurus, Aquarius.
Malefic Ascendants: Aries, Cancer (Rikta Tithis).
Ghaat Tithis: Ghaat for Libra and Capricorn Janma Rashis. Malefic for Cancer.
Special Yogas: Saturday (Siddha Yoga), Tuesday (Amrit Yoga), Wednesday (Ratnakur Yoga), Monday (Mrityu Yoga), Friday (Dagdha Yoga), Tuesday (Vish/Hutashan Yoga), Wednesday (Kulika Yoga).
Directional Shoola & Yogini: Dik Shoola: SW; Yogini: SW.

Propitiation & Donations

Idol of elephant in gold be placed over Till & perform Pooja.

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2026 Shukla Chaturthi Tithi

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Swami: Ganesha

Shreni: Rikta Tithi

Swabhava: Khala Prada

2026

No Shukla Chaturthi dates found in 2026 for your location.

Classical Muhurta Details

Nature & Epithet

Works Allocated

Use of weapon, keeping arms, killing of enemy, arrest, poisoning, igniting fire, sorrowful, Atharva Vidya, works related to electricity. No Manglik works should be done as they get destroyed.

Prohibited Works & Foods

Rikta Tithi: Travel in any direction and Manglik deeds are always prohibited as it certainly meets failure. Food prohibited: Raddish (Mooli), brinjal (Baingana Solanum melongena), Til.

Classifications & Attributes

Nandaadi Group: Rikta Tithi (Ruler: Saturn). Shukla Paksha Name: Yashovati; Krishna Paksha Name: Yashdata.
Eye Status: Blind Tithi in Shukla Paksha; Two-eyed Tithi in Krishna Paksha.
Family Group: Kul Tithi.
Amrit-Ghatis: 54th to 57th Ghati (21h 12m to 22h 48m from start; Moon-Sun arc diff: 46°36'00" to 47°24'00").
Vish-Ghatis: 8th to 11th Ghati (2h 48m to 4h 24m from start; Moon-Sun arc diff: 37°24'00" to 38°12'00") [Sage Vasist: 15-18].
Paksha-Randhra Prohibited Time: First 8 Ghatis (3h 12m) from start [Narad Samhita: 9G].
Prohibited Durations: Tithi Kupam at 22nd Ghati. Pradosha: first 1/8th part (about 3 hours / 1 Pahar) of Tithi.
Maas Shunya: Pausha (Shukla Paksha & Krishna Paksha) and Falgun (Krishna Paksha).
Dagdha Tithi: Solar Taurus (Krishna Paksha), Scorpio (Krishna Paksha). Gianmanjari: Jyeshta, Falguni.
Vaar Dagdha: Thursday (Daivygya Ramdeen).
Tithi-Shunya Nakshatra: None.
Tithi-Shunya Lagna: Taurus, Aquarius.
Malefic Ascendants: Aries, Cancer (Rikta Tithis).
Ghaat Tithis: Ghaat for Libra and Capricorn Janma Rashis. Malefic for Cancer.
Special Yogas: Saturday (Siddha Yoga), Tuesday (Amrit Yoga), Wednesday (Ratnakur Yoga), Monday (Mrityu Yoga), Friday (Dagdha Yoga), Tuesday (Vish/Hutashan Yoga), Wednesday (Kulika Yoga).
Directional Shoola & Yogini: Dik Shoola: SW; Yogini: SW.

Propitiation & Donations

Idol of elephant in gold be placed over Till & perform Pooja.