Tritiya Tithi तृतीया
The 3rd lunar day · deity Gauri · Jaya tithi
Tritiya (तृतीया) is the 3rd lunar day (tithi), presided over by Gauri and counted a Jaya tithi (victorious — good for confrontation, disputes and bold acts). Tritiya, the third tithi, carries auspicious, feminine and creative energy. The tithi prevailing at sunrise is applied to the whole day in the panchang.
Key takeaways
- Presiding deity: Gauri.
- Nature: Jaya — victorious — good for confrontation, disputes and bold acts.
- A Jaya (victorious) tithi excellent for auspicious purchases, the arts and marriage-related rituals.
- Occurs in both the Shukla and Krishna paksha each lunar month.
Tritiya at a glance
| Presiding deity | Gauri |
| Nature | Jaya — victorious — good for confrontation, disputes and bold acts |
| Position | 3rd tithi of each paksha |
What is Tritiya tithi?
Tritiya, the third tithi, carries auspicious, feminine and creative energy. As a lunar day, Tritiya can begin or end at any clock time, so the panchang uses the Tritiya that is running at sunrise.
Presiding deity of Tritiya
It is presided over by Gauri (Parvati). Worship and vrats on Tritiya are directed to this deity.
Nature: a Jaya tithi
Tritiya belongs to the Jaya group of tithis, which are victorious — good for confrontation, disputes and bold acts. 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 Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Shukla), Teej and Gangaur fall on Tritiya; it is a favourite for women's vrats.
- Akshaya Tritiya — Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya — among the year's most auspicious days for new ventures and gold
- Hartalika Teej — Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya
- Hariyali Teej — Shravana Shukla Tritiya
- Gangaur (Gauri Tritiya) — Chaitra Shukla Tritiya
- Kajari Teej — Bhadrapada Krishna Tritiya
Festivals fixed to Tritiya 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 Tritiya tithi is good for
A Jaya (victorious) tithi excellent for auspicious purchases, the arts and marriage-related rituals. Combine the tithi with a favourable nakshatra, an auspicious choghadiya and the weekday, avoiding Rahu Kaal, when choosing a muhurat.
Tritiya in the panchang
You can see whether today is Tritiya on any city's daily panchang, and find upcoming Tritiya 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 Tritiya tithi?
Tritiya tithi is presided over by Gauri. It is presided over by Gauri (Parvati).
What festivals fall on Tritiya?
Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Shukla), Teej and Gangaur fall on Tritiya; it is a favourite for women's vrats.
Is Tritiya a good tithi?
A Jaya (victorious) tithi excellent for auspicious purchases, the arts and marriage-related rituals.
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 Jaya tithi?
Jaya tithis are victorious — good for confrontation, disputes and bold acts. Tritiya is one of them.