Panchami Tithi पंचमी
The 5th lunar day · deity Nagas · Purna tithi
Panchami (पंचमी) is the 5th lunar day (tithi), presided over by Nagas and counted a Purna tithi (full — good for completions, journeys and important ceremonies). Panchami, the fifth tithi, favours learning, healing and serpent worship. The tithi prevailing at sunrise is applied to the whole day in the panchang.
Key takeaways
- Presiding deity: Nagas.
- Nature: Purna — full — good for completions, journeys and important ceremonies.
- A Purna (full) tithi good for education, starting studies, medicine and naga worship.
- Occurs in both the Shukla and Krishna paksha each lunar month.
Panchami at a glance
| Presiding deity | Nagas |
| Nature | Purna — full — good for completions, journeys and important ceremonies |
| Position | 5th tithi of each paksha |
What is Panchami tithi?
Panchami, the fifth tithi, favours learning, healing and serpent worship. As a lunar day, Panchami can begin or end at any clock time, so the panchang uses the Panchami that is running at sunrise.
Presiding deity of Panchami
It is associated with the Nagas (serpent deities). Worship and vrats on Panchami are directed to this deity.
Nature: a Purna tithi
Panchami belongs to the Purna group of tithis, which are full — good for completions, journeys and important ceremonies. The five natures — Nanda, Bhadra, Jaya, Rikta and Purna — repeat through the fortnight and help decide which activities a day suits.
Festivals and observances on Panchami
Nag Panchami (Shravana Shukla) and Vasant Panchami (Magha Shukla, Saraswati Puja) fall on Panchami.
- Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) — Magha Shukla Panchami
- Nag Panchami — Shravana Shukla Panchami
- Rishi Panchami — Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami
- Labh Panchami — Kartik Shukla Panchami
Festivals fixed to Panchami recur every year but on shifting Gregorian dates; several also depend on the lunar month and paksha. Confirm this year's dates on the festivals and calendar pages or your local panchang.
What Panchami tithi is good for
A Purna (full) tithi good for education, starting studies, medicine and naga worship. Combine the tithi with a favourable nakshatra, an auspicious choghadiya and the weekday, avoiding Rahu Kaal, when choosing a muhurat.
Panchami in the panchang
You can see whether today is Panchami on any city's daily panchang, and find upcoming Panchami dates on the panchang calendar. Learn about all the tithis, the 27 nakshatras, or read the complete panchang guide.
Tithi attributes follow traditional sources; for religious observance confirm the exact tithi and timings with your local panchang.
Common questions
Which deity rules Panchami tithi?
Panchami tithi is presided over by Nagas. It is associated with the Nagas (serpent deities).
What festivals fall on Panchami?
Nag Panchami (Shravana Shukla) and Vasant Panchami (Magha Shukla, Saraswati Puja) fall on Panchami.
Is Panchami a good tithi?
A Purna (full) tithi good for education, starting studies, medicine and naga worship.
What is a tithi?
A tithi is a lunar day — the time for the Moon to move 12° from the Sun. A lunar month has 30 tithis, 15 in the waxing Shukla paksha and 15 in the waning Krishna paksha.
What is a Purna tithi?
Purna tithis are full — good for completions, journeys and important ceremonies. Panchami is one of them.