Rikta Tithi/ Ashtami Tithi are inauspicious Tithi Muhurats. The meaning of Rikta Tithi is empty Tithi, and the work done during this Tithi is not finished in time.
Rikta Tithi/ Ashtami Tithi, the inauspicious Tithis/ Muhurat becomes auspicious if it falls on a certain day, forming Jaya Tithi, a certain auspicious combination for starting an event.
Chaturthi, Navami, and Chaturdashi Tithis or Tithi Kshaya are also inauspicious Tithis for starting an auspicious event.
Besides Ashtami Tithi, Rikta Tithi, some other Tithis: Saptami, Bhadra, Purnima, Amavasya, and Pratipada Tithi are inauspicious Tithis for starting an auspicious work.
Chaitra Maas begins on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Meaning of Rikta Tithi
Rikta Tithi is a symbol of solitude, peace, and sacrifice. The natives born in this Tithi generally have a sense of affection and dedication to others. They spend most of their time helping and providing social services.
People want to know on which date this inauspicious Tithi yoga will occur while considering a Shubh Muhurat for an event or important work.
Rikta Tithi- Ashtami Tithi/ Chaturdashi Tithi/ Tithi Kshaya/ Inauspicious Muhurat
Chaturthi, Navami, Chaturdashi Tithi, and Ashtami Tithi:
These three Tithi, Chaturthi, Navami, and Chaturdashi in both the Pakshas, Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha are known as Rikta Tithi and are inauspicious. When counting, each Tithi comes 5th from the other.
Note: Navami Becomes auspicious, if falls on a Thursday. Mahanavami is highly auspicious day.
One should worship and take precautions during these Rikta Tithi to avoid obstacles or delays in their work.
Ashtami Tithi and its significance:
Rikta Tithi-Ashtami Tithi is the eighth Tithi. People born on Ashtami Tithi are more religious and truthful.
They are helping and always donate to people in need. But at the same time, they are very fond of material comfort and try to live lavishly.
Dates of Rikta Tithi March 2026/ Chaitra Maas:
Ashtami
Chaitra Krishna Paksha Ashtami (Sheetala Ashtami): 11 March, Wednesday, Chaitra Krishna Paksha Ashtami, begins at 01:54 AM, and ends at 04:19 AM on March 12. 2026, Thursday.
Chaitra Krishna Paksha Ashtami (Ashoka Ashtami): 25 March, Wednesday, Chaitra Shukla Paksha Ashtami, starts at 01:50 PM; ends at 11: 49 AM on 26 March, Thursday.
Chaturdashi
Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi: March1, Phalgun Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi begins at 07:09 PM on March 01, Sunday, and ends at 05:55 PM, on March 02, 2026, Monday.
Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi: 31 March, Magh Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi begins at 06:55 AM, March 31, Tuesday, and ends at 07:06 AM, on April 01, 2026, Wednesday.
Chaturthi
Krishna Paksha Chaturthi: Chaitra Krishna Paksha Chaturthi begins on March 06, Friday, at 05:53 PM; and ends on March 07, 2026, Saturday, at 07:17 PM.
Other inauspicious Tithis
Besides Rikta Tithi – Ashtami Tithi, there are some other inauspicious Tithi we find in Panchanga, which we should avoid for important auspicious ceremonies or events.
Purnima (full Moon day), Amavasya (New Moon day), and Pratipada or Padwa tithi (new moon day) are also inauspicious.
One should perform Snan-Daan, take a sacred bath, and do charity for the needy on these Snan-Daan Tithi.
Ashtami Tithi is sometimes also an auspicious Tithi
Generally, Ashtami Tithi is an inauspicious Tithi because it is a Rikta Tithi. But sometimes it is an auspicious Tithi if it falls on a certain day (Var), forming a beneficial Yoga.
Jaya Tithi:
But most of the Tithis create Yoga when joining some specific var (days), such as Jaya Tithi, which forms due to the combination of Ashtami and Tuesday.
Ashtami Tithi is a Tithi, we observe Vrat, and perform Puja and Havan or Homa on this sacred Tithi, every month.
Generally, people should avoid Rikta Tithi- Ashtami Tithi, is an inauspicious Tithi for performing auspicious events.
How does RiktaTithi/ Ashtami Tithi change into Jaya Tithi?
But if Ashtami Tithi falls on a Tuesday, it changes into auspicious Jaya Tithi, the meaning of which is that Tithi is good for victory. This is an exception to the general rule.
